The most simple explanation of when to declare emergency fuel vs minimum fuel and how to calculate BINGO fuel Have you ever heard of Avianca 52? A scheduled flight from Medellin to New York, that crashed onto a hillside due to fuel starvation. The B-707 left Medellin with enough fuel to complete a safe landing […]
IFR Lost Comm Procedures § 91.185 What to do if you lose ATC communication on an IFR flight? When was the last time you experienced a two-way-radio communication failure? After our instrument rating check-ride, we do not think about this topic very often. In today’s airplanes, it is getting rarer to experience any avionics failure.
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When do you need to file an alternate under IFR? One of the most amazing accomplishments any pilot can achieve is flying inside the clouds. Being an IFR-rated pilot is a fantastic opportunity for your career, but that comes with significant responsibilities. When will an alternate be needed for an IFR flight.? How to pick
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§91.213 Operating without MEL (Minimum Equipment List) One of the most challenging parts of being a pilot is to try to remember all the rules and regulations when an instrument or equipment is not working. I know you have a lot of questions. Am I legal?; Is this a safe operation?; Should I continue?. Here
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