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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. VFR Visual Flight Rules VFR is a set of regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft using visual cues and without relying on instruments.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. The FAA requires specific currency requirements to maintain your instrument flying privileges.

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Listen to Your Friends

Plane and Pilot

His friend helped the pilot with his flight clearance and reviewed how to fly through Class C airspace, since his route took him directly over Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire. There were no medical conditions. The green-and-gold Cessna departed KPVD at 6:10 p.m.