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Pilot in Command Time 2010-03-18
There are five different ways to get logable pilot in command (PIC) time according to FAR 61.51(c)(2) 1. Sole manipulator of the controls in an aircraft rated for. 2. Sole occupant of aircraft 3. Certified Flight Instructor acting as CFI 4. Applies to ATPs 5. Applies to two pilots required for aircraft Comment		External Links  Recent articles Performance Sheet ASEL Compute weight and balance with gross takeoff weight___________ Center of gravity location ________ BR Gross landing weight __________ Center of gravity location _________ BR Shift weight... Fuel Accidents ul li The number one cause of engine failure is lack of fuel BR li 10 of General Aviation accidents are caused... Spatial Disorientation P Spatial disorientation is the No 1 cause of military fatal accidents Even the best pilot will become disoriented under the right conditions Effects on... 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