July 2009 - Tips from CSIP's: Staying Proficient
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In the IFR world, ATC may occasionally vector a pilot off course for traffic, weather, or other reasons. Once the deviation is concluded, ATC will direct the pilot to join up with the original course (or a new one in which case you'd use my previous...
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Many of you have heard of a CDM course, some might even know what the acronym means: Critical Decision Making... but what do we really do there? Well, you've got a chance to find out in person. The Flight Academy and Lone Mountain Aviation/Lone Mountain...
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What a great weekend! Thanks to all who made it out for COPA's CPPP in Stewart NY. The weather was a little sketchy on Friday night keeping a few at bay who knew the better part of valor, but ultimately I think we only had one person unable to attend...
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Inserting a Waypoint in the Flight Plan In the IFR world, ATC may occasionally add new legs to a flight plan after the pilot has taken off. These deviations are given for a number of reasons varying from closed airspace, traffic avoidance, and even weather...
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By Luke Lysen On May 18 th 2009 the new Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (EAPIS) system became mandatory. This system replaces the old method of faxing in the Customs and Border protection 178 form. I thought I would write up the procedures...