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Before you even think about starting the engine, the Pilot-in-Command has some important prep work to do. You need to know the full picture of your flight—runway lengths, takeoff and landing info, and specifics about your departure airport.
#PilotInCommand #FlightPrep #Preflight
#PilotInCommand #FlightPrep #Preflight
July 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Before you even think about starting the engine, the Pilot-in-Command has some important prep work to do. You need to know the full picture of your flight—runway lengths, takeoff and landing info, and specifics about your departure airport.
#PilotInCommand #FlightPrep #Preflight
#PilotInCommand #FlightPrep #Preflight
Ready to tow a glider?
#GliderTowing #PrivatePilotLife #AviationRules #TowPilot #FlightTraining #GliderTow #FAARequirements #PilotExperience #GeneralAviation #Soaring #TowPlane #AviationCommunity #FlySafe #GliderPilot #PilotTips #TowPilotTraining #GApilot #FlyingFacts #Skybound #AviationChecklist
#GliderTowing #PrivatePilotLife #AviationRules #TowPilot #FlightTraining #GliderTow #FAARequirements #PilotExperience #GeneralAviation #Soaring #TowPlane #AviationCommunity #FlySafe #GliderPilot #PilotTips #TowPilotTraining #GApilot #FlyingFacts #Skybound #AviationChecklist
July 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
  Super sonic flight can break windows on the ground if pilots aren’t careful where they fly.
#aviation #sonic #fighterpilot #airplane #pilot
#aviation #sonic #fighterpilot #airplane #pilot
July 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
  Super sonic flight can break windows on the ground if pilots aren’t careful where they fly.
#aviation #sonic #fighterpilot #airplane #pilot
#aviation #sonic #fighterpilot #airplane #pilot
Here’s one that catches a lot of pilots off guard: if you change your address, you’ve got 30 days to let the FAA know. If you don’t? Technically, you’re not allowed to exercise the privileges of your pilot certificate until you do.
July 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Here’s one that catches a lot of pilots off guard: if you change your address, you’ve got 30 days to let the FAA know. If you don’t? Technically, you’re not allowed to exercise the privileges of your pilot certificate until you do.
Let’s talk about high-performance airplanes—because more horsepower means more responsibility.
If you’re a Private or Commercial Pilot, stepping into a faster, more powerful aircraft isn’t just a natural progression. It comes with rules.
If you’re a Private or Commercial Pilot, stepping into a faster, more powerful aircraft isn’t just a natural progression. It comes with rules.
July 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Let’s talk about high-performance airplanes—because more horsepower means more responsibility.
If you’re a Private or Commercial Pilot, stepping into a faster, more powerful aircraft isn’t just a natural progression. It comes with rules.
If you’re a Private or Commercial Pilot, stepping into a faster, more powerful aircraft isn’t just a natural progression. It comes with rules.
Let’s talk about something that often flies under the radar: pilot medical certificates. Because yes—even pilots need check-ups. Here’s a breakdown of what medicals pilots need and when. A thread:
July 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Let’s talk about something that often flies under the radar: pilot medical certificates. Because yes—even pilots need check-ups. Here’s a breakdown of what medicals pilots need and when. A thread:
Did Top Gun have this effect on you?
July 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Did Top Gun have this effect on you?
Flying as pilot-in-command? There are a few documents you’re legally required to have with you.
July 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Flying as pilot-in-command? There are a few documents you’re legally required to have with you.
Ever wonder what all those codes and terms on a pilot certificate really mean? It’s not just a license to fly—it’s a detailed breakdown of what a pilot is actually qualified to operate.
July 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Ever wonder what all those codes and terms on a pilot certificate really mean? It’s not just a license to fly—it’s a detailed breakdown of what a pilot is actually qualified to operate.
You've probably heard pilots say “FAR Part 91”…
But did you know that’s outdated?
Let’s talk about why the FAA now prefers “14 CFR” instead—and what key aviation regulations every pilot should actually know.
But did you know that’s outdated?
Let’s talk about why the FAA now prefers “14 CFR” instead—and what key aviation regulations every pilot should actually know.
July 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You've probably heard pilots say “FAR Part 91”…
But did you know that’s outdated?
Let’s talk about why the FAA now prefers “14 CFR” instead—and what key aviation regulations every pilot should actually know.
But did you know that’s outdated?
Let’s talk about why the FAA now prefers “14 CFR” instead—and what key aviation regulations every pilot should actually know.
The magnetic compass is one of the most basic yet essential instruments in an aircraft. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Pilots must know its limitations and how to correct for its built-in errors. Here's a breakdown:
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The magnetic compass is one of the most basic yet essential instruments in an aircraft. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Pilots must know its limitations and how to correct for its built-in errors. Here's a breakdown:
Before every takeoff, there’s a critical step that too many pilots rush through: the preflight inspection. It’s not just a routine—it’s your first line of defense in aviation safety.
Let’s break down what makes a great preflight and why it matters.
Let’s break down what makes a great preflight and why it matters.
June 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Before every takeoff, there’s a critical step that too many pilots rush through: the preflight inspection. It’s not just a routine—it’s your first line of defense in aviation safety.
Let’s break down what makes a great preflight and why it matters.
Let’s break down what makes a great preflight and why it matters.
Let’s talk about one of the most underrated heroes in small aircraft safety and performance: the magneto ignition system.
If you fly piston-powered aircraft, this should matter to you. Here’s why.
If you fly piston-powered aircraft, this should matter to you. Here’s why.
June 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Let’s talk about one of the most underrated heroes in small aircraft safety and performance: the magneto ignition system.
If you fly piston-powered aircraft, this should matter to you. Here’s why.
If you fly piston-powered aircraft, this should matter to you. Here’s why.
Let’s talk about one of the most underrated heroes in the cockpit: the gyroscope.
It powers 3 critical flight instruments that every pilot depends on—especially in low visibility.
#Aviation #PilotTraining #FlightSchool
It powers 3 critical flight instruments that every pilot depends on—especially in low visibility.
#Aviation #PilotTraining #FlightSchool
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Let’s talk about one of the most underrated heroes in the cockpit: the gyroscope.
It powers 3 critical flight instruments that every pilot depends on—especially in low visibility.
#Aviation #PilotTraining #FlightSchool
It powers 3 critical flight instruments that every pilot depends on—especially in low visibility.
#Aviation #PilotTraining #FlightSchool
How the Pitot-Static System Keeps Pilots Safe in the Sky ✈️
If you fly or love aviation, this thread will give you a clear breakdown of one of the most critical systems in any aircraft — the pitot-static system. Let’s go 👇
If you fly or love aviation, this thread will give you a clear breakdown of one of the most critical systems in any aircraft — the pitot-static system. Let’s go 👇
June 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
How the Pitot-Static System Keeps Pilots Safe in the Sky ✈️
If you fly or love aviation, this thread will give you a clear breakdown of one of the most critical systems in any aircraft — the pitot-static system. Let’s go 👇
If you fly or love aviation, this thread will give you a clear breakdown of one of the most critical systems in any aircraft — the pitot-static system. Let’s go 👇
🛩️ Why do airplanes tend to turn left during takeoff?
It’s not just pilot error or coincidence—it’s torque.
Here’s a breakdown of the 4 aerodynamic forces causing this left-turning tendency 👇
It’s not just pilot error or coincidence—it’s torque.
Here’s a breakdown of the 4 aerodynamic forces causing this left-turning tendency 👇
June 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🛩️ Why do airplanes tend to turn left during takeoff?
It’s not just pilot error or coincidence—it’s torque.
Here’s a breakdown of the 4 aerodynamic forces causing this left-turning tendency 👇
It’s not just pilot error or coincidence—it’s torque.
Here’s a breakdown of the 4 aerodynamic forces causing this left-turning tendency 👇
Engine Oil: The Unsung Hero of Performance & Safety
Whether you’re in the cockpit or under the hood, engine oil does way more than you think.
Let’s break down why it matters—and what to do when things go wrong. 👇
Whether you’re in the cockpit or under the hood, engine oil does way more than you think.
Let’s break down why it matters—and what to do when things go wrong. 👇
June 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Engine Oil: The Unsung Hero of Performance & Safety
Whether you’re in the cockpit or under the hood, engine oil does way more than you think.
Let’s break down why it matters—and what to do when things go wrong. 👇
Whether you’re in the cockpit or under the hood, engine oil does way more than you think.
Let’s break down why it matters—and what to do when things go wrong. 👇
The truth about aviation fuel: It does way more than just power your engine. Here’s why understanding fuel is critical for pilots. #Aviation #PilotTips
June 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The truth about aviation fuel: It does way more than just power your engine. Here’s why understanding fuel is critical for pilots. #Aviation #PilotTips
Flying with a carbureted engine? You NEED to know about carburetor ice — a silent engine killer in the sky. Here’s what every pilot (and student pilot) should understand:
June 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Flying with a carbureted engine? You NEED to know about carburetor ice — a silent engine killer in the sky. Here’s what every pilot (and student pilot) should understand:
🛩️ Ever wonder what powers most small airplanes?
It’s not jet engines — it’s reciprocating engines (aka piston engines). Simple. Powerful. Timeless.
Here’s how they work — in plain English. 🧵👇
It’s not jet engines — it’s reciprocating engines (aka piston engines). Simple. Powerful. Timeless.
Here’s how they work — in plain English. 🧵👇
June 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🛩️ Ever wonder what powers most small airplanes?
It’s not jet engines — it’s reciprocating engines (aka piston engines). Simple. Powerful. Timeless.
Here’s how they work — in plain English. 🧵👇
It’s not jet engines — it’s reciprocating engines (aka piston engines). Simple. Powerful. Timeless.
Here’s how they work — in plain English. 🧵👇
Wake turbulence can be invisible—but it’s powerful and potentially dangerous.
If you’re a pilot, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the air and on the ground: 👇
If you’re a pilot, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the air and on the ground: 👇
June 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Wake turbulence can be invisible—but it’s powerful and potentially dangerous.
If you’re a pilot, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the air and on the ground: 👇
If you’re a pilot, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the air and on the ground: 👇
✈️ Let’s talk about one of the most underrated tools in a pilot’s toolkit: flaps.
Used right, they can transform your landing game. Here’s how — 🧵
Used right, they can transform your landing game. Here’s how — 🧵
June 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
✈️ Let’s talk about one of the most underrated tools in a pilot’s toolkit: flaps.
Used right, they can transform your landing game. Here’s how — 🧵
Used right, they can transform your landing game. Here’s how — 🧵
✈️ Pilots—let’s talk about ground effect.
It’s one of those aerodynamic phenomena that shows up exactly when precision matters most: takeoff and landing. A short thread 🧵👇
It’s one of those aerodynamic phenomena that shows up exactly when precision matters most: takeoff and landing. A short thread 🧵👇
June 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
✈️ Pilots—let’s talk about ground effect.
It’s one of those aerodynamic phenomena that shows up exactly when precision matters most: takeoff and landing. A short thread 🧵👇
It’s one of those aerodynamic phenomena that shows up exactly when precision matters most: takeoff and landing. A short thread 🧵👇
Ever wonder what really happens when an airplane turns? 🛩️
It's not just steering left or right — turning changes the entire balance of forces acting on the aircraft.
Let’s break it down 🧵👇
It's not just steering left or right — turning changes the entire balance of forces acting on the aircraft.
Let’s break it down 🧵👇
June 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ever wonder what really happens when an airplane turns? 🛩️
It's not just steering left or right — turning changes the entire balance of forces acting on the aircraft.
Let’s break it down 🧵👇
It's not just steering left or right — turning changes the entire balance of forces acting on the aircraft.
Let’s break it down 🧵👇
✈️ Let’s talk airplane stability—the unsung hero of smooth, safe flight. Whether you’re a pilot or aviation nerd, this matters.
#Aviation #PilotTips #STEM
#Aviation #PilotTips #STEM
June 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
✈️ Let’s talk airplane stability—the unsung hero of smooth, safe flight. Whether you’re a pilot or aviation nerd, this matters.
#Aviation #PilotTips #STEM
#Aviation #PilotTips #STEM