✈️ A successful flight begins long before the wheels leave the ground.
Here's a quick reminder of five things every pilot should review before every flight:
☀️ Weather – Conditions can change quickly. Review METARs, TAFs, GFAs, upper winds, and radar to help you make informed decisions before takeoff.
🛩️ Aircraft Documents – Ensure all required aircraft documents are present, current, and easily accessible.
⛽ Fuel – Visually check your fuel quantity, sump the tanks for contamination, and confirm you have enough fuel, including legal reserves, for your planned flight.
🗺️ NOTAMs – Temporary changes like runway closures, lighting outages, or airspace restrictions can impact your flight. Don't skip this important part of your planning.
🧠 IMSAFE – One of the most important checks isn't on the airplane—it's on yourself. Ask whether you're fit to fly by considering Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Eating/Emotion.
💬 What does your pre-flight routine always include? Is there anything you'd add to this list? Let us know in the comments!
📌 Save this post for your next flight and share it with a fellow pilot or student pilot!
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07/27/2026
🎒 Every pilot has their must-have gear.
🛬 A little preparation goes a long way when you're headed to the airport.
👇 What are some items you never leave home without?
07/23/2026
Test your knowledge with this VFR question!
07/16/2026
Do you know your airspaces? Let us know how you did!
07/10/2026
🧑✈✈️ Every pilot starts with a discovery flight, a first flight lesson, and a dream.
If you've ever watched an airplane soar overhead and wondered what it would be like to be at the controls, maybe it's time to take the first step.
Aviation is more accessible than many people think: the journey starts with simply getting involved.
At 49th Degree Aviation, we're passionate about helping aspiring pilots connect, learn, and grow through mentorship, networking, and community engagement. 🧑✈✈️
07/09/2026
Are you interested in the development of Instrument Flight Procedures? AIM FIP Designers assist in the development of Instrument Approach Procedures, Departure Procedures, Arrival Procedures, Airways and Minimum Vectoring Altitudes.
Visit:
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✈️ A successful flight begins long before the wheels leave the ground.
Here's a quick reminder of five things every pilot should review before every flight:
☀️ Weather – Conditions can change quickly. Review METARs, TAFs, GFAs, upper winds, and radar to help you make informed decisions.
🛩️ Aircraft Documents – Ensure all required aircraft documents are present, current, and easily accessible.
⛽ Fuel – Visually check your fuel quantity, sump the tanks for contamination, and confirm you have enough fuel, including legal reserves, for your planned flight.
🗺️ NOTAMs – Temporary changes like runway closures, lighting outages, or airspace restrictions can impact your flight.
🧠 IMSAFE – One of the most important checks isn't on the airplane—it's on yourself. Ask whether you're fit to fly by considering Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Eating/Emotion.
💬 What does your pre-flight routine always include? Is there anything you'd add to this list? Let us know in the comments!
📌 Save this post for your next flight and share it with a fellow pilot or student pilot!
07/06/2026
✈️ Some people discovered aviation at an airshow.
Some were inspired by a family member.
Some simply looked up at an airplane one day and wondered what it would be like to fly.
No matter how the journey begins, every pilot has a story worth sharing.
What sparked your passion for aviation? Tell us in the comments below! ✈️
06/27/2026
Hey everyone — we're postponing tomorrow's webinar with Dr. Abigail Powell.
With summer busyness and Canada Day around the corner, we want to wait for a moment when our community can show up fully. Aviation mental health deserves that kind of attention, and we're committed to making it happen.
Stay tuned for a new date. In the meantime, follow Dr. Powell on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theaviationtherapist/ — she believes your career shouldn't have to compete with your wellbeing, and so do we. 🙏✈️
06/26/2026
✈️ Join us for our final 49th Degree Aviation event before summer break!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Abigail Powell, aviation psychologist and founder of The Aviation Therapist, for an engaging webinar focused on mental health in aviation.
This practical session will bridge science, psychology, and aviation in a way that is approachable, relevant, and actionable.
📅 June 28, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours
This webinar is open to everyone looking to learn, connect, and grow within the aviation community.
RSVP https://forms.gle/zS5DLLcm53Sp1XqR9
We look forward to seeing you there!
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