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Commercial Operations: From Confusion to Clarity - Part 119 & 119.1(e)

Commercial Operations: From Confusion to Clarity - Part 119 & 119.1(e)

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Intro

  • The topic I underestimated the most was Commercial Operations.
  • I soon realized that concepts like Private vs. Common Carriage, Wet vs. Dry Leases, Holding Out, and the complex web of regulations—Part 91, 119, 119.1(e), 121, 125, and 135—are deeply interconnected and very confusing.
  • I’ve put a lot of effort into unraveling these tangled concepts to truly understand how they fit together.
  • In this post, I’m sharing my findings and a simplified Decision Roadmap to help fellow pilots navigate these ‘grey areas’ with clarity.

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Post-Flight Analysis: Near Engine Failure (RPM Gauge Anomaly)

Post-Flight Analysis: Near Engine Failure (RPM Gauge Anomaly)

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Intro

What would you do if your RPM gauge started fluctuating at 1,000 RPM during a full-power climb at night?

I recently faced this exact scenario on an IFR flight. Although I chose a precautionary landing over declaring an emergency, the experience revealed some critical gaps in my ADM. Here is a raw debrief of what happened during my night flight and what I learned.

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Instrument Rating Checkride Oral Cheat Sheet (Quick IR review)

Instrument Rating Checkride Oral Cheat Sheet (Quick IR review)

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Intro

  • There’s a lot to study for your IR checkride oral, and trying to review everything can be inefficient when you’re short on time.
  • So, I’ve summarized and simplified the essential knowledge into a very simple format.
  • This isn’t a detailed, in-depth explanation of each topic.
  • It’s meant for quick review when you want to rapidly go over everything you’ve studied, especially in the week leading up to your exam.

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