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Before engine start, every proficient pilot verifies ARROW, the five required documents that ensure your aircraft is both legal and ready for safe flight:
A — Airworthiness Certificate: Verifies the aircraft meets FAA standards and is approved to fly.
R — Registration Certificate: Confirms ownership and aircraft nationality.
R — Radio License (for international operations): Required when operating outside the U.S.
O — Operating Limitations: Your POH/AFM, placards, and markings that define safe operation.
W — Weight & Balance: Ensures proper loading for optimal performance, stability, and control.
Consistently checking ARROW builds strong habits, reinforces regulatory knowledge, and elevates overall pilot proficiency, starting every flight with confidence and clarity.
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