What is the difference between "actual" and "hood" time? In other words, when can you can log "actual instrument" vs "simulated instrument" in your logbook? This question is extremely important … [Read more...]
Additional reading on Actual vs Simulated Instrument Time
I absolutely hate forums. I hate them because when someone provides a link to the forum it takes forever to find the pertinent thread. I just wrote an article on logging Actual vs Simulated … [Read more...]
What are Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)?
What are TFRs? Good question, but it's not the question you should ask. The best question is: how do I stay away from TFRs and still get to where I need to go in a timely manner? TFRs are a danger … [Read more...]
What are VFR Fuel Requirements?
So, how much fuel do you need exactly? Let's start with the bare minimum regulations followed by what you should actually do. VFR Fuel requirements (airplanes and helicopters): Day: You … [Read more...]
What type of aviation medical certificate do I need?
Great question. It depends. Here is a simple answer: First Class Medical: Required for: Airline Transport Pilots (ATPs) acting as the pilot in command. "PIC" in this case means manipulating the … [Read more...]