Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

If youre flying, your transponder shares important details like your altitude, speed, and identification with Air Traffic Control (ATC). This allows ATC to use the signals transmitted by the aircrafts transponder to track the aircrafts location and ensure that it remains safely separated from other aircraft in the airspace.

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Transponder Air Traffic Control Pilot Airspace Classes 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Weather minimums vary by airspace class, altitude, and time of day. Class E above 10,000 ft and Class G below 1,200 ft have special rules. A Koji triangle, divided into the different airspace classes and minima, can be learned in minutes. What are the Weather Minimums for VFR Flight?

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Weather Pilot Airspace Classes Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Flying at non-towered airports can feel like stepping into a space where youre both the pilot and air traffic controller. youll need to master the basics of situational awareness, traffic patterns, and CTAF communication can make non-towered operations not only manageable but smooth and predictable.

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Pilot Runway Air Traffic Control Approach 52