Clearance Flight Plan Operating Limitations 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
Key Features: IFR flights only—requires instrument rating. Aircraft must operate under ATC clearance. Cloud clearance: 500 ft below , 1,000 ft above , 2,000 ft horizontal. UAS Operations (Part 107): ATC authorization required. ATC & Communication: No ATC clearance required for VFR.
Universal Weather
APRIL 17, 2024
Once an available slot and PPR have been obtained, you’ll receive a confirmation – one number for both – and this needs to be placed in Remarks section 18 of the flight plan. Specific Restrictions: May 18-19 & May 25-27: No VFR flights are allowed except for piston-engine aircraft.
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Inflight Pilot Training
APRIL 16, 2024
You’ll need both US and Canadian charts for your flight, and all flights from Canada to a foreign state, like the US, must be detailed in a flight plan. Be sure to check the Canadian Aviation Regulations ( SOR/96-433 ) for details on filing a flight plan. What Is CANPASS? Upon returning to the U.S.,
Pilot Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Software Requirements Flight Planning Software Software solutions like DroneDeploy, DJI Terra, and Pix4Dcapture streamline flight planning by enabling pilots to set waypoints, altitude, image overlap, and flight paths precisely. Properly planned missions ensure optimal data collection for mapping accuracy.
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