DENSITY ALTITUDE
The FAA defines Density altitude (DA) as pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. When calculating aircraft performance...
The Pilots Journal
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET INSPIRED TO FLY
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CHART SUPPLEMENT
Chart Supplements cover all public/private airports, seaplane bases, heliports, and military bases in the United States, Puerto Rico,...
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SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Special Use Airspace Military Operating Area Prohibited Area Restricted Area Warning Area National Security TFR Military Operating Area...
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CLASS GULF AIRSPACE
CLASS G (Gulf) Airspace Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace. It is the airspace closest to the ground. Think of Class 'G' - G for...
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CLASS ECHO AIRSPACE
CLASS E (Echo) Airspace Class E airspace is controlled airspace by ATC. Within the dashed magenta area class E starts at the surface....
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CLASS CHARLIE AIRSPACE
CLASS C (Charlie) Airspace Class C (Charlie) airports are not as busy as the large Class Bravo airports. Charlie airports are mid-size...
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CLASS DELTA AIRSPACE
CLASS D Airspace Some Class D (Delta) airports can be some of the busiest such as; Van Nuys airport just west of Bob Hope (KBUR) in...
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CLASS BRAVO AIRSPACE
CLASS B Airspace Class B (Bravo) airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the nation, such as: LAX (Los Angeles) San Diego DFW (Dallas...
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CLASS ALPHA AIRSPACE
CLASS A (Alpha) Airspace Class A airspace covers the entire Earth, it is not shown on sectional charts. Airspace between 18,000 feet MSL...
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AVIATION WEATHER SERVICES
Observations Weather forecasts are a combination of surface and upper altitude weather observations. To get the weather observation used...
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AIRWORTHINESS
The pilot in command (PIC) is response for making sure the aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly. If for any reason during the preflight...
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AIRSPACE SPEED LIMITS
Aircraft Airspeeds Below 10,000 feet measured sea level (MSL): Within certain airspace's, VFR corridors and or underneath certain...
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AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
In this section, we will discuss all of the other systems on the airplane. Under the Hood (Engine), Propeller Oil system Engine Cooling...
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WEATHER THEORY (Part 2)
Atmospheric Stability If the atmosphere is in a stable state vertical movement is very little or not at all. However, if the atmosphere...
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WEATHER THEORY (Part 1)
Atmosphere Weather plays main roles in earth’s atmosphere and for aviation and aircraft performance. The term “weather” is the state of...
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AT THE AIRPORT
Welcome to the airport, as a kid did you ever enjoy going to the airport and planting your face on the windows to watch the airplanes...
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NAVIGATION
Navigation by air, in VFR conditions it is being able to fly an airplane from one location to another and being able to now and monitor...
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FLYING AT NIGHT
Flying at night can be very exceeding and rewarding, especially during evening flights and watching the sunset or even early morning...
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AEROMEDICAL
Medical Certificate FAA Airman Medical Certificate is required for all pilots including student pilots to carry a medical certificate at...
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GROUND BASED NAVIGATION AIDS
Beginner pilots should become familiar with both VFR ground based navigation systems and ground reference points when learning to fly in...
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