Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances.

Clearance 52

Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

I filed my IFR flight plan, received a clearance and took off into the gray winter sky. We entered the holding pattern over Jeff City, flew two circuits and finally received our approach clearance. We were about 1/2 mile from the threshold. I had to keep precisely on the localizer centerline to find the runway threshold.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Today would be his first landing on the ice as pilot in command. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Usually, Alton Bay volunteers hold departure traffic significantly farther back from the threshold when other aircraft are about to land.

Runway 75

Runway Threshold Airplanes Approach 75

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

We reached the threshold of runway 27. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! Window view photos (Take off to Landing) The rainy condition caused some delays in departure and arrival but fortunately for us, we didn't wait long to obtain the clearance to push back and depart. Let's check what movies are there.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59