Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is not only common sense, but its a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Weather Approach Flight Plan 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The weather enroute was marginal VFR, but flyable for the Cessna 150 pilots. The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. However, at Springfield, Missouri, our final destination, the weather was bad.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is not only common sense, but it’s a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

Ceiling 98

Ceiling Pilot Weather Approach 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

In the NTSB final report, the pilots failure to declare an emergency is listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The pilot requested Special VFR for low ceilings and visibility, but didnt really express to ATC the issue he was having trying to maintain clearance from the clouds, Sedor said. Although NTSB 830.5

Pilot 68

Pilot Air Traffic Control Cockpit Airplanes 68

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist. New York’s Class B airspace has a 7,000-foot ceiling, allowing more room for overflying aircraft.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52