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 […]
How to pick up an IFR clearance from uncontrolled airports? Picking up an IFR clearance from controlled airports is pretty easy when ATC is operating. Just a quick call to ground control or clearance delivery will get you going. However, things may get a little bit complicated when there is no controller available to provide
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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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Common Carriage Vs.Private Carriage As a pilot in training to obtain a commercial pilot certificate, common carriage versus a private carriage always raises concerns. Remember that it is the responsibility of the aircraft’s operator to determine which type of certificate is required for the operation being conducted. It is critical for a commercial pilot to
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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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