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Logbook
A record where pilots document their flight time, including date, aircraft type, route, conditions (day/night, VFR/IFR), and type of experience (solo, dual, PIC). Accurate logbook entries are required to prove eligibility for certificates and ratings.
Related Terms
- METARA standardized format for reporting current weather conditions at an airport. METARs include wind, visibility, cloud cover, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting. Pilots use METARs for preflight weather briefings and in-flight decision-making.
- MSL (Mean Sea Level)A measurement of altitude expressed in feet above the average level of the ocean surface. MSL altitude is used for en route navigation, airspace boundaries, and instrument approach procedures. Altimeters display MSL altitude when set to the local altimeter setting.
- Multi-Engine RatingAn add-on rating to a pilot certificate that authorizes the pilot to fly aircraft with more than one engine. Training focuses on engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, asymmetric thrust management, and multi-engine systems.
- NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions)A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure, or hazard. Pilots are required to check NOTAMs during preflight planning.