The Pilot’s Checklist
✈️ Welcome to The Pilot’s Checklist – the ultimate podcast for aspiring pilots looking to conquer their FAA written exams with confidence! 📚 We go through FAA manuals, one by one, and break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, insider tips, and real-world flying insights. 🛩️ Whether you’re studying for your Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, or beyond, this podcast is your go-to co-pilot for success. 🔥 Proudly sponsored by PilotPrep.ai – the AI-powered study partner designed to help you master FAA test questions, prep smarter, and pass with confidence. 🎧 Tune in, level up your knowledge, and get one step closer to your pilot’s license or advanced rating! 🚀 Start your 7-day FREE trial today! 👉 https://www.pilotprep.ai/podcast
Episodes
Demonstrates the pilot’s skill in pilotage, dead reckoning, using electronic navigation, and managing a cross-country flight.
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Tests the ability to perform precise maneuvers such as steep turns, slow flight, and stalls, while understanding aircraft performance limits.
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Assesses safe and efficient operations on the ground—taxiing, runway use, communications, and situational awareness.
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Focuses on how the pilot conducts inspections, checks systems, and safely prepares the aircraft for engine start, taxi, and flight.
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Covers the pilot’s knowledge of regulations, airspace, weather, performance calculations, and cross-country planning. It's all the groundwork before flying.
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Airborne navigation databases are critical for modern IFR operations, ensuring pilots have accurate and up-to-date information for safe flight planning and execution. This episode explores the components of navigation databases, including waypoints, airways, instrument procedures, and update cycles. Learn how these databases integrate with flight management systems (FMS) and GPS receivers to enhance situational awareness and operat...
Continuous improvement in instrument procedures is vital for aviation safety. This episode explores ongoing modernization efforts in IFR operations, including new navigation technologies, procedural enhancements, and advancements in performance-based navigation (PBN).
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Instrument arrivals help pilots transition from enroute flight to approach procedures safely. This episode explains Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), ATC clearance expectations, and how to effectively manage altitude and speed constraints during IFR arrivals.
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Departing safely in instrument conditions requires an understanding of IFR departure procedures, including Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs). This episode covers IFR clearance expectations, obstacle avoidance, and how to ensure a smooth transition to the enroute phase.
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Emergencies can happen anytime, and IFR pilots must be prepared. This episode covers lost communications, electrical failures, engine-out scenarios, and ATC assistance during IFR emergencies. Learn best practices for handling high-stress situations.
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Modern navigation systems provide critical guidance for IFR pilots. This episode explores VOR, GPS, ILS, and RNAV systems. Learn how to interpret navigation signals, plan efficient IFR routes, and use automation effectively.
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Attitude instrument flying is the core of IFR flight. This episode explains the primary and supporting method, control and performance method, and instrument scanning techniques. Learn how to develop precise instrument flying skills.
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Flight instruments are the foundation of IFR flying. In this episode, we explore the pitot-static system, gyroscopic instruments, and glass cockpit displays. Learn how instrument failures affect flight and how to recognize erroneous indications.
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Pilots must understand the human factors affecting instrument flight. This episode covers spatial disorientation, sensory illusions, fatigue, and cockpit workload management. We also discuss how stress and decision-making impact safe IFR operations.
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Understanding the National Airspace System (NAS) is essential for all instrument-rated pilots. In this episode, we cover airspace classifications, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and the operational requirements for IFR flights. We also discuss Special Use Airspace and how it impacts instrument flying.
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This chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook covers in-flight emergencies, including engine failures, fires, forced landings, and system malfunctions. It explains how to use checklists, maintain situational awareness, and follow best practices for managing emergency situations.
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This chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook explores the transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA), covering handling characteristics, weight and balance considerations, and performance differences from standard aircraft. It provides best practices for safely operating LSAs under Sport Pilot regulations.
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...This chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook explains the transition to jet aircraft, covering high-speed aerodynamics, jet engine operation, swept-wing characteristics, and energy management. It also discusses high-altitude considerations, including pressurization and oxygen use.
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This chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook discusses the transition to turboprop aircraft, including power management, propeller control, and differences in aerodynamic handling. It also covers the operation of turbine engines and performance considerations.
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This chapter of the Airplane Flying Handbook covers the transition to tailwheel airplanes, discussing the differences in handling, ground operations, and takeoff and landing techniques. It explains the unique challenges of tailwheel aircraft, including ground looping and proper rudder control.
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