Air Traffic Control Approach Instrument Flight Rules 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
They serve as visual aids to guide pilots, ground crew, and Air Traffic Control, indicating the boundaries and areas of different spaces of the airfield, such as runways, taxiways, holding positions, and parking areas. Visual Runways Visual runways have no instrument approach procedure available.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” Mode A sends squawk codes, Mode C adds altitude, and Mode S transmits detailed flight data. The transponder is the airborne portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS).
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 24, 2025
Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. In certain cases, they will need to communicate with an approach facility, but they should be able to issue you a special VFR clearance.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
These services include traffic advisories and sequencing of arrivals and departures for aircraft operating under both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR). In a TRSA, air traffic controllers offer two main services: radar traffic advisories and sequencing.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 50 hours cross-country time (as PIC) + 40 hours instrument time (actual or simulated). Part 141: Minimum 35 hours of instrument training.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Advanced Controllers One of the most frustrating aspects of flight simulation is adjusting cockpit controls. Trying to tune the approach frequency with the mouse in turbulence is frustrating.
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