Clearance Flight Deck Flight Plan 
Universal Weather
AUGUST 1, 2025
Flight visibility is the average forward horizontal distance, from the flight deck, at which prominent unlighted objects can be seen and identified. VFR flying, for example, mandates that the pilot be able to see outside the flight deck to control aircraft attitude, navigate and avoid obstacles and other aircraft.
Pilot Institute
MAY 8, 2025
ACARS can replace tasks such as pre-departure and oceanic clearances, send position reports, and grab weather data for you. Before long, everything from oceanic clearance requests to in-flight weather updates could flow through ACARS. Complex airspace around busy airports adds to the length of the departure clearance radio call.
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WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
flight Instruments vs. Avionics An aircraft’s flight deck, with its collection of displays and controls, is a wonder of engineering. Two terms that are often heard are “flight instruments” and “avionics.” For a future pilot, a thorough knowledge of these systems is essential.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight. TFRs are published in real-time and can be checked using drone flight planning apps or via LAANC.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.
Northstar VFR
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Even the most basic kneeboard can be a huge help to a pilot for writing down clearances, ATIS information, or heading/altitude instructions. Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access. What Does a Kneeboard Hold?
Flight Training Central
JUNE 3, 2024
This can include using previously assigned frequencies, emergency frequencies, NAVAIDs, personal or company contact information provided in the flight plan, etc. Easier said than done with the myriad of distractions that can be found on the flight deck. Monitor guard.
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