Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes. Pilot Planning Nobody likes being put under pressure. Suppose an airport has a complex arrival, or the pilot has not planned sufficiently.

Airplanes

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most important skills pilots learn during flight training is sound decision making. Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B.

Ceiling

Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

To warn pilots of a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity. To operate in Class D airspace, you must: Be in contact with ATC and have a clearance to enter. Pilots flying within __ NM of the Washington D.C. VOR/DME must complete an online course covering flight operations in the D.C.

Visual Flight Rules

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Theyre officially called Instrument Approach Procedure (or IAP) charts, but pilots often casually call them approach plates. As a pilot flying this approach, you need to know where to look for the right information at the right time. Flying at MSA guarantees at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance. The descent profile.

Approach

AV Web

JUNE 24, 2025

I see this a lot, particularly with real pilots just starting out their instrument training or non-pilot simmers trying to feel like real pilots. Familiar Is The Enemy Another pitfall real pilots make is assuming that simming is all about approaches. The problem here is he’s trying to fly instead of sim. A charted visual?

Weather

Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

It’s important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA). Pilots can request the status of SUA by contacting the using or controlling agency. Warning Areas Warning Areas are similiar to Restricted areas and is designed to warn pilots of potential danger.

Clearance

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

"Hi.I'm in Delaware." - Wayne Campbell, Wayne's World , 1992 Restless Pilot Syndrome Having resumed acting as pilot in command of my own airplane after a relatively brief setback, I was delighted beyond words to be back at it. When I was passed to Dover Approach, the controller was handing off another pilot in Grumman 716ER.

Runway

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Air Facts IFR Challenge Air Facts Journal Welcome to our IFR Challenge—a quiz designed for seasoned pilots who are ready to put their instrument knowledge to the test. We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness.

Clearance

AV Web

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The two storms were in tight formation, on the move, and bearing down on my next VOR waypoint, Youngstown, Ohio. I told him what I was seeing and asked for a dogleg to the south to another VOR. He agreed and revised my IFR clearance. And one-by-one, a few more pilots asked for storm-dodging vectors.

VOR

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of simulated Instrument Rating written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Instrument Course , but certain topics consistently trip up IFR pilots. These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. Let’s get to the quiz!

Clearance

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. Subscribe Now Featured I am not a DPE, but for several years I have been a check pilot providing mock check rides for applicants at the request of their CFIs.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilots should always be evaluating alternate airports. One of the most important skills pilots must continue to hone is sound decision-making. While every IFR flight requires you to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance, not every flight is flown in IFR conditions.

Ceiling

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. For example: Pilot: Seattle Approach, Cessna November Four Five One Romeo, Two Zero miles west of Seattle VOR, at 8,000, with Sierra, to land. is talking to Dallas Clearance Delivery.

Approach

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

You’re not supposed to feel it like you do the aircraft, but this can make you a better pilot as you will develop instrument scan and interpretation skills. READ MORE: Our Pilots of the Future May Share Sim Stories Partial power loss scenarios—especially at low altitude—are very useful. It’s an ATD. It’s just a few minutes, right?

Crosswind

WayMan

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding these procedures is essential for pilots flying under IFR ( Instrument Flight Rules ) to maintain organized, safe, and efficient air traffic. The purpose of a SID is to make standardizing departure procedures easier so that pilots are not constantly receiving instructions from ATC. Most airports recommend using a SID.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. If you are a student pilot who plans on flying their first solo cross-country or a veteran pilot going on a trip, learning how to navigate via Class E airspace is a must. They allow you enough clearance to see and avoid other airplanes.

Airspace Classes

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Class B Basics Class B Airspace Dimensions Minimum Pilot Certification for Class B Airspace Minimum Equipment for Class B Airspace Class B Speed Limitations Getting Around and Through Class B Airspace Class B Basics Yes, it is true that Class B airspace surrounds some of the busiest airports. What’s in this article?

Indicated Airspeed

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When controllers anticipate a delay, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. When executing a holding pattern above 14,000 feet, the inbound leg should be 1.5

Clearance

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

First, use a Sectional Chart or sattelite imagery (even for IFR pilots) to get the “big picture” of surrounding terrain and potential obstructions. Departure procedures are designed primarily to provide obstacle clearance. Departure procedures are designed primarily to provide obstacle clearance and should be used when published.

Clearance

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Pilots also request holding patterns when extra time is required. They’re difficult for students to pick up and tedious, even for experienced instrument pilots. The pilot should adjust the time flown on the outbound leg to maintain a one-minute inbound leg. Time to expect further clearance.

VOR

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace. If you’re flying under IFR, you don’t need an explicit Bravo clearance. What is Class B Airspace?

Clearance

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

Even though I was likely to be cleared through the outer ring by ATC (air traffic control) while on an instrument flight plan, I filed a route from Sodus to the Williamsport VOR (FQM) that circumvented the TFR entirely. But they have become a grudgingly acknowledged facet of pilot life. Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the gloom.

Approach

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Air Facts Journal I got my pilot’s license in 1984, but it was another five years before I became a pilot. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Even then, my education had only just begun. I’ve been a lucky man, indeed.

NDB

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The tricky part is that you are expected to proceed on course after reaching 5,000′ MSL, so technically, this is sort of your “expect further clearance” information. Santa Monica Municipal (KSMO) has a fix called DARTS, located on V-186, that serves as the intermediate fix for the RNAV 21 and the VOR-A approaches.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We were assigned a slightly ridiculous alteration to the route I filed: MANCH T316 LAMMS T608 ROC that had us flying past Sodus to the Rochester VOR before setting up for Sodus. But I accepted the clearance knowing that I could change it with a local Approach control like Syracuse. This was even better than I requested. he asked me.

Ceiling

Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

Like many local GA airports, we have a group of pilots (mostly older, retired aircraft owners) who congregate most days in one hangar or another. Somebody once said that there are two things that pilots hate; the way things are and change.) Older pilots are fond of saying what they have lost in quickness they make up for in skill.

VOR

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. This hardly seems equitable, but is a reality that pilots have borne for many years. ounce toiletries.

Transponder

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

For new instrument pilots, flying an approach to minimums is a big challenge. Key Takeaways Instrument approach briefings help pilots maintain situational awareness during the approach. As pilots, we must review and brief the approach in detail before attempting to fly it. Pilots use both types of charts extensively.

Approach

Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

Our committee encourages club pilots to expand their horizons by venturing beyond the local area. To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. after 9/11.

Pilot

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft.

Density Altitude

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I filed a route of BRUIN to ART (Watertown VOR) to Kingston to avoid overflying significant portions of Lake Ontario. Syracuse cleared me direct to BRUIN sounding mildly puzzled by a pilot turning down an expedited route. However, Kingston Radio read off a full route clearance for me with a very different routing.

Runway

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

We won’t help you practice your pilot voice, though… Preflight Preparation Talking to ATC can undoubtedly be stressful when you first start. Learn the Phonetic Alphabet Pilots and controllers use the phonetic alphabet to communicate clearly. You can listen in on real exchanges between ATC and pilots.

Clearance

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. Once south of Myrtle Beach I was turned direct Charleston VOR. Wednesday 5/1 I’m up early and as all pilots do, I’m checking weather for our return home.

Runway

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester. Moments later, the pilot emerged and helped four women disembark. I shrugged.

Runway

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a prior telephone conversation with the Rockliffe Flying Club, I was assured that I could pick up my IFR clearance in the air from Ottawa Terminal and planned to do exactly that. My filed route to Ogdensburg was via YOW (the Ottawa VOR) and IKLAX. Some pilots do." Thanks for not yelling about it," he added. I shrugged.

Approach