The Student Pilot
The first step in becoming a pilot is to select a type of aircraft. FAA rules for getting a pilot’s certificate differ depending on the type of aircraft flown. Individuals can choose among airplanes,…
Attitude Flying
In contact (VFR) flying, flying by attitude means visually establishing the airplane’s attitude with reference to the natural horizon. [Figure 3-1] Attitude is the angular difference measured between…
How to Choose a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI)
Whether an individual chooses to train under 14 CFR part 141 or part 61, the key to an effective flight program is the quality of the ground and flig…
Sources of Flight Training
The major sources of flight training in the United States include FAA-approved pilot schools and training centers, non-certificated (14 CFR part 61) flying schools, and independent flight instruct…
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Becoming a Pilot - aeronautical airplane engineeringThe course of instruction a student pilot follows depends on the type of certificate sought. It sh… -
14 CFR PART 21 SUBPART O—TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDERS (TSO)A Technical Standard Order (TSO) is issued by the Administrator and is a minimum performance stand…
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Leading Edge DevicesHigh-lift devices also can be applied to the leading edge of the airfoil. The most common types are…
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Rate of Turn (ROT)The rate of turn (ROT) is the number of degrees (expressed in degrees per second) of heading change…
