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That is what sounds like, man. This makes it even worst.
Looking at the past metars for LAX, you looking at really low ceilings at that time. LAX was reporting 400 foot ceilings. That would be a tough to...
I don’t know and can’t comment on the training that this pilot has received. All of that information come out once NTSB completes their report on...
Yes you can. Your options are if you know weather is deteriorating to the point where maintaining VFR is becoming difficult, you can file a IFR...
To answer your question. The only time a flight plan must be filed is only if the flight intends to operate under IFR. The only required ATC...
It's not hard to maintain the currency, but it is difficult to stay proficient. Instrument currency requirements to operate as PIC under an...
Looking at the Van Nuys Airport past weather metars, the conditions were not at the point where flights should be grounded. The weather was 2 1/2...
There are regulations and weather minimums in place already that determine if a flight can be conducted or not. However, it won't stop someone...
I won't go as far as calling the pilot arrogant, it could have well been Kobe pushing the pilot to go to make it to his scheduled event on-time...
Word that I have received is that the Sheriffs Department helicopters are not IFR equipped (makes sense because most of their purpose requires...
No problem! If things are sketch, someone on top of their Ps and Qs will say something about rather if the operation can be conducted safely....
I wouldn’t go to that extreme. If weather is sketch, (low visibility, thunderstorms, snow/freezing rain, crazy winds 30 mph or greater) you just...
Exactly, it will be interesting to see the the NTSB report a year from now to see what experience and training background that the pilot had....
Yes, there is a lot of crossover in regards to regulations, but I am just trying to keep it simple.
Sure thing. In aviation, there are specific rules for that a flight must operate on depending on the weather conditions. So some acronyms you are...
In my honest opinion, this should have been a no-go type of day if they were relying on trying to go SVFR. It was hard IMC most of the day. I'm...
Depends, these issues are only factor in Part 91 operations (privately owned operations/personal) where isn't much structure compare to Part 135...
You are correct. He was approved for SVFR had to remain in conditions. Unfortunately, going SVFR with terrain just isn't very smart. Its a sad day...
Ball don’t lie!
I am cutting this game off. Maybe they will win while I am at work
