One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and the VASAviation YouTube channel does an incredible job picking up on some of the more interesting interactions that happen. Along those lines, a recent event at San Diego International Airport (SAN) gave me a good chuckle. Thats rough.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
The FAA defines controlled airspace as “a generic term that covers the different classifications of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace) and defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR and VFR flights.” What does that mean?
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Pilot Institute
MAY 21, 2025
The FAA is developing an air traffic control program for UAVs called Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM). Yet, the program has not received permanent certification for BVLOS operations, limiting its scalability. Key Takeaways Heavy-lift UAVs can now carry payloads up to 498 lbs.
Flight Training Central
MAY 11, 2025
You can also add additional privileges or transition to the Private Pilot certificate when youre readyyoull just do some additional training with an instructor on cross country, night flying and/or in airspace requiring communication with Air Traffic Control.
Fear of Landing
JULY 18, 2025
There were no known defects with the aircraft and the weight and balance were within normal operating limits. The air traffic controller asked for more information but did not receive a response. I’m going to focus on exactly the sequence of events as stated in the preliminary report.
Flight Training Central
MAY 1, 2024
You can also add additional privileges or transition to the Private Pilot certificate when you’re ready–you’ll just do some additional training with an instructor on cross country, night flying and/or in airspace requiring communication with Air Traffic Control.
Flight Training Central
JANUARY 12, 2024
There may be an option to obtain a special issuance medical certificate or obtain a medical with certain operating limitations. If 14 CFR Part 67 indicates that a condition will not allow you to obtain a medical certificate, all hope is not lost.
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