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Passenger Briefing

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

You’re supposed to say the first part of this to all passengers, especially examiners. The last part just makes sense to me. As PIC I am responsible for the safety of the passengers and the safe operation of the aircraft. Please keep your seatbelt tightly fastened at all times during the flight. The harness slides […]

Fly the Runway Heading

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

From the Pilot Controller Glossary and Instrument Procedures Handbook: Runway Heading The magnetic direction that corresponds with the runway centerline extended, not the painted runway numbers on the runway. Pilots cleared to “fly or maintain runway heading” are expected to fly or maintain the published heading that corresponds with the extended centerline of the departure […]

Changes to the Private Pilot Written Test

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The FAA updated the Sample Airman Knowledge Test Questions on June 13, 2011. The question bank for Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and Light Sport have new dates. The previous dates were January 31, 2011. There is no difference between the Private Pilot questions or answers for the two dates. I check the site fairly frequently […]


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