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Best IFR Ground School Online

Flying Magazine

The online ground school must cover the following aeronautical knowledge areas relevant to the instrument rating: Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that apply to flight operations under IFR Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in the Aeronautical Information Manual Air traffic control (ATC) system and procedures for (..)

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NTSB: Pilot Was Flying Too Low Before Hitting Smokestack in Idaho

Flying Magazine

The Aeronautical Information Manual warns pilots about the dangers of exhaust plumes both visible and invisible, as they can contribute to turbulence, wind shear, and reduced visibility. The Chart Supplement Directory for the airport noted this, using “stack” in the airport descriptor.