Air Traffic Control Ceiling Instrument Flight Rules 
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. This means that you need a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,000ft when operating at airports with Class B, C, D, or E airspace.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. 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.
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Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Cirrus SR22 Jesup, Georgia/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA182 The instrument-rated private pilot had a total of 953 hours including 419 hours in the make and model of the accident aircraft. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to commute to work. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 30, 2025
What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This rating adds an entirely new dimension to your skillsetand makes you a true all-weather aviator.
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?
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 6, 2024
By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. 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.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
Cirrus SR22 Jesup, Georgia/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA182 The instrument-rated private pilot had a total of 953 hours including 419 hours in the make and model of the accident aircraft. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to commute to work. The pilot contacted air traffic control and requested flight following.
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