If a loss of communication occurs in IFR conditions, you must continue the flight according to the acronym “AVEenue of FAME”. Let’s go over the components of the acronym: A: Fly the assigned route as per last ATC clearance received. V: If being vectored, fly the direct route from point or radio failure to the …
VFR, or visual flight rules, is a method and set of rules for flying aircraft by reference to the ground. The other method to fly airplanes is by IFR, or instrument flight rules. VFR flight uses ground references like roads, lakes, terrain, and other noticeable landmarks from the air to navigate. To fly VFR, pilots …
The NTSB has released the initial accident investigation findings from the October 2019 crash of the Collings Foundation Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. The crash killed seven people. The 74 year old World War II bomber was destroyed in the crash. The initial findings from the NTSB gives some insight into what happened that day. The …
How to Become a Corporate Pilot There are two ways to fly on expensive and exclusive private jets. You can work and earn a big pile of money to buy one. Or the simple, cheaper option. Become a corporate pilot. Corporate pilots are commercial pilots who fly business aircraft around the world. Airplanes like Gulfstreams, …
IFR Reporting Points There are two types of mandatory reporting points when flying under instrument flight rules (IFR). Reporting points in RADAR contact and reporting points when not in RADAR contact. We’ll go over all of the reporting points broken down into the two categories below. 37% of failed IFR checkrides is due to applicants …
