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Understanding a Visual Approach Chart or VAC

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Understanding a Visual Approach Chart VAC A Practical Guide for Pilots Every pilot remembers the feeling of approaching a familiar aerodrome: a blend of focus and comfort. To navigate safely within the controlled airspace of an aerodrome, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots rely on a vital document: the Visual Approach Chart (VAC).

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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) Access More Airports and Airspace Want to fly into a destination with unpredictable weather? A busy Class B airport? A mountain valley where clouds sit low over the ridges?

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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

Every airline/operator must establish a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). There are a few exceptions when the aircraft can be flown outside of this timeframe, such as when a special flight permit is issued. Passenger safety is paramount to the FAA, so routine checks and inspections are mandatory.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Due to its high elevation, Denver’s Class B airspace extends up to 12,000 feet MSL to give airliners room to descend.