Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. The pilot was instrument rated and the flight was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan: that is, they did not have to stay visual for the flight.

Approach 97

Approach Runway Descent Air Traffic Control 97

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 2, 2025

The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to commute to work. The pilot did not request any air traffic control services for the 22-minute flight, and the airspace at the destination airport was not tower-controlled. The lowest weather minimums for the approach required at least one mile visibility.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 87

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

WayMan

APRIL 9, 2024

In the journey to becoming a skilled pilot, understanding the distinctions between Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is pivotal. These two sets of regulations govern aircraft operation under different conditions, playing a crucial role in flight training.

Visual Flight Rules 52

Visual Flight Rules Instrument Flight Rules Air Traffic Control Weather 52

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.

Rudder 96

Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected minimal IMC time and the need for an approach appeared beyond remote. However, there was a presidential TFR (temporary flight restriction) around Scranton that lay on a direct line between Sodus and Philly. Still, it was pretty cool to share the frequency with Air Force One for a moment. Famous last words.)

Approach 77

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 77

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Instrument Rating (IR) An Instrument Rating enables pilots to operate aircraft in a wider range of weather conditions by relying on instrument navigation. This approach allows you to pay for each lesson individually, helping you manage your budget effectively throughout your flight training in Chandler.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Instrument Flight Rules Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52