Unlike ADS-B Out, ADS-B In receivers are not mandatory by law. Nevertheless, there is a long list of reasons for having ADS-B In receiver. ADS-B In receivers give you subscription-free access to timely and accurate weather and traffic reports. The situational awareness that can be achieved by pilots when pairing a simple iPad and an…
To put it simply, ADS-B is a system whereby an aircraft automatically transmits positional data and other information to ground stations and other aircraft. An aircraft having the ADS-B system determine its location using GPS and other navigational data using onboard equipment. A transponder then transmits that information once per second to ground stations which…
ADS-B has become the standard for aircraft surveillance globally. It offers numerous advantages when compared to standard radar-based airspace surveillance. Accordingly, most regions with heavy air traffic already mandate ADS-B or are in the process of phasing it in. What ADS-B is and how it works is best understood by unpacking the different components of…
As a student pilot just earning their wings, there is no shortage of “stuff” you need to carry around with you—headsets, charts, pilot certificates, you name it. At the same time, you must always be conscious of how much bulk you are lugging around. Accordingly, you should seek to minimize the volume and the weight…
Being a good pilot goes hand-in-hand with placing the utmost value on your safety and the safety of others. For this reason, pilots place great importance on backups and redundant systems. When facing an emergency—such as the unexpected failure of one or multiple systems—these redundancies offer pilots options and fail safes. When not in an…
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) makes a pilot’s life a lot easier by figuring out how many miles the airplane has to fly to arrive at the next station. Distance measurement equipment (DME) was invented by James “Gerry” Gerrand under the supervision of Edward George “Taffy” Bowen while employed as Chief of the Division of Radiophysics…
A flight training school is best only when they have adequate aircraft in its fleet to accommodate all the pilot trainees. The aircraft must be in excellent shape always. The maintenance team of that flight school has to have a good record. It ensures that the pilot students will not face unexpected incidents during their…
When you learned to drive a car, did you begin with a Ferrari or Lamborghini? Not because they are expensive and rare but even more – they are too hard to be in the saddle for a beginner driver. When you learn to fly, you want to keep it as simple as possible. If you…
When pilots try to find ONE perfect watch that will respond to all their needs, demands, and desires, they may become confused and in awe at the sheer breadth and range of products this world offers. Various aspects are involved in choosing their watch, from smartwatches to analog pieces, from aesthetic to functional, and cheap…
So I assume you have satisfied all the FAA instrument rating requirements and are here to know about your final step on the big day, the check ride day. Your IFR checkride has two segments: Oral exam: It takes approximately about 2 hours; Practical exam: It takes around 1 hour or so. “In another article”…