YouTube: Aviation 101 with Laura

In this video, I talk about lost communications and the process to follow (in the US)! Follow @prophatcat for tons more great ATC content! Link to longer videos about lost communications: Part 1: https://youtu.be/nNXEHs2Y4jU Part 2: https://youtu.be/Y8R8WzqXeYE Real World example with Boeing 737! https://youtu.be/hwQ9D0q-NIA Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order! Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Online Courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** In this video, I talk about updates coming as soon as October 2026 pushed by the FAA and PSI to remove paper test supplement books...links for more info below: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/Community_Advisory_February_2026.pdf https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/April_2026_Edition.pdf https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=16EFA1E2-5494-4130-AFE8-A20AAA262AE6 Video Playlists for Understanding FAA Figures & Typical Test Questions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_RU6L-XvIiPXUarw8Te-v3q https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_RJ6CouLTo3v90GJI3o-Sg8 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Any Shortcuts? Why Asking ATC For Shortcuts Is Not Always the MOST Efficient! (Especially for airline pilots and those with optomized routing!) In this video, I talk how ATC shortcuts are NOT always the best use of fuel & time while explaining a bit more about dispatchers and what we do! Follow @PropHatCat for tons more great ATC content! Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order! Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

This video provides helpful tips taking the aircraft dispatcher practical exam including the flight plan and the oral! Feel free to contribute your own aircraft dispatcher exam experiences in the comments. We can share and support each other! My online courses: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges Other videos mentioned: What to do when you turn age 23 (if 21 or 22 while testing): https://youtu.be/8MkrmOo9BxQ Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Prep Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_Quq4rZ6dhAgs64wvk-vzFc More Dispatcher Studying Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_RU6L-XvIiPXUarw8Te-v3q Other helpful resources mentioned in this video: Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (find the one for Aircraft Dispatch): https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** New courses ! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** Check Out Pilot Chips! www.pilotchips.com and use code LAURA for 15% off Links mentioned: AIM section regarding pilots monitoring 121.5 and use for emergencies: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap6_section_2.html Check out my other videos especially the ones about how instruments and navigational aids work. I also have help videos to help with passing the instrument pilot knowledge exam! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Learn more about LeTourneau University's aviation program at www.letu.edu/fly. Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

In this video, I talk about logging flight time from the right seat both in a single pilot airplane (not an airplane requiring two pilots) and if you are flying an aircraft that requires two pilots. Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order! Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** New courses ! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** Check Out Pilot Chips! www.pilotchips.com and use code LAURA for 15% off Links mentioned: AC 120-51: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentid/22879 NTSB Report on United Airlines 173: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR7907.pdf Check out my other videos especially the ones about how instruments and navigational aids work. I also have help videos to help with passing the instrument pilot knowledge exam! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Learn more about LeTourneau University's aviation program at www.letu.edu/fly. Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order or order their sample pack to get the "deadhead" chip. In this video, I explain the definition of deadhead as it relates to 14 CFR Part 117. Related longer indepth video about Part 117: https://youtu.be/L_Eb4FVtgPQ The regulation itself: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-117 Sample pack from Pilot Chips: https://www.pilotchips.com/sample-pack Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Flight Instructors: Idea for when your student just won't land on centerline... CFI Hints to Break Habits! CFIs: What other bad habits have you broken with your students? What worked? What did not work? Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

***sign up for the courses: https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges and please let me know what you think!*** Learn how to find Standard Taxi Routes at busy airports in the United States! Links mentioned: Boldmethod article: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/regulations/what-you-should-know-about-standard-taxi-routes/ Video about runway incursion at DFW: https://youtu.be/JZibj3LXQ8A AIM section about this: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html Domestic Notices from FAA: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/domesticnotices/ Check out my other videos covering regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

What if my rest is interrupted as a pilot? Rest periods, sleep opportunity & crew scheduling calls? Part 117 FAA Regulations Explained #pilot #airline #rest #pilotchips #regulations #FAA Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order! In this video, I explain briefly what happens if you get interrupted during your sleep and the implications according to 14 CFR Part 117. Related longer indepth video about part 117: https://youtu.be/L_Eb4FVtgPQ The regulation itself: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-117 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

Use code LAURA at www.pilotchips.com to save 15% off your order! In this video, I'm showing you the only chip from the "Love in the Cockpit" bag from www.pilotchips.com that is one I can show you!! (Because the rest are NSFW!) CFIs: What other bad habits have you broken with your students? What worked? Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.