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Private Pilot Question of the Day
What type of airspace extends from 3 NM outward from the coast of the United States and contains activities that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft?
A warning area.
Commercial Pilot Question of the Day
What pilot qualifications does § 91.109(c) generally require of a safety pilot during simulated instrument flight?
At least a private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings, the other control seat, and adequate vision.
Instrument Rating Question of the Day
A pilot's last FAA medical was issued in 2018, expired normally, was never suspended or revoked, and no later application was denied or special issuance withdrawn. The pilot has a valid U.S. driver's license, current BasicMed course and exam, no 14 CFR 68.9 condition, and is fit. A domestic personal flight uses an 11,500-pound airplane authorized for eight occupants; only the pilot and one passenger are aboard at 17,500 feet MSL and 240 KIAS. May the pilot use BasicMed?
No; BasicMed limits the aircraft to no more than seven authorized occupants, regardless of how few people are aboard.
Sport Pilot Question of the Day
What does M1/4SM mean in a U.S. METAR?
Visibility less than one-quarter statute mile.
Flight Instructor Question of the Day
How can visible features on the lake bottom mislead a pilot judging height during an approach over clear, glassy water?
The pilot may judge height above the lake bottom instead of above the water surface, overestimating the airplane’s height above the landing surface.
Flight Instructor Instrument Question of the Day
What ATC clearance authorizes a pilot to operate at any altitude from the minimum IFR altitude through a specified altitude and to proceed to and make an approach at the destination airport?
A cruise clearance. It permits flight at any altitude from the minimum IFR altitude through the stated altitude and authorizes an approach at the destination. After reporting leaving an altitude, do not return without a new clearance.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Question of the Day
When must an operating aircraft have its position lights lighted under 14 CFR § 91.209(a)(1)?
From sunset to sunrise, with the specified alternative darkness criteria applying in Alaska.
Advice of the Day
Maintain a consistent flight training schedule. Long breaks in any kind of training, but especially aviation, will cause a dramatic loss of progress.
System of the Day
Cabin Heating and Cooling Systems: Cabin Heating and cooling systems provide conditioned air for comfortable operations during various weather conditions
Maneuver of the Day
Power-Off 180 Approach And Landing: Power-off 180s demonstrate the judgment and skill necessary to safely and accurately fly an airplane following a loss of power in the traffic pattern.
Emergency of the Day
Engine Failure: The total loss of power requires immediate actions which depend upon speed (life) and altitude (life insurance)
Mishap of the Day
ERA14LA450: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff with the airplane's center of gravity aft of its limit and led the airplane to exceed its critical angle of attack and experience an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.
