Aeronautical Information Manual Airplanes VOR 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) defines the touchdown zone as the first 3,000 feet of the runway beginning at the threshold, and the touchdown zone markers are spaced 500 ft apart. Alternatively, you might see “zipper markings” used instead of solid lines to define the edges of the vehicle roadway.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero.
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Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 26, 2024
The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource. Before you set foot in the airplane, determine who you’ll need to contact during your flight. Make sure you know it by heart before pressing the push-to-talk button. It is easy to get lost in the sea of aviation terminology.
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