Flying Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

In general, tailwheel airplanes do well on unimproved airstrips because of prop clearance and, with larger main gear tires, the ability to handle ruts and uneven ground. inch display, GTR 20 comm, GTX 345R transponder, G5 attitude indicator, GDL 84 ADS-B package, Garmin dual-axis autopilot, and stereo intercom.

Gross Weight

Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

If the restricted area is not active and has been released to the controlling agency, the ATC facility will allow the aircraft to operate in the restricted airspace without issuing specific clearance. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

Clearance

Air Facts

APRIL 11, 2025

Lastly, I have seen certain panels not push ADS-B data to an EFB due to the way the avionics and/or transponder was configured or due to some conflict with a portable ADS-B device like a Stratus or GDL substance. Just be clear where the source of your EFBs data is coming from and understand its limitations.

Cockpit

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

pic.twitter.com/eI2MjTSlO7 — Transponder 1200 (@Transponder1200) March 31, 2024 April Representing the only event to meet our criteria in April 2024, on April 13, 2024, a WestJet Encore De Havilland DHC-8-Q400 suffered a tailstrike on landing at Calgary International Airport (YYC). No hay heridos.

Runway

Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

Having completed the oceanic crossing part of the journey, and as the flight crossed the English Channel at 20:55, the crew of DL266 reported a loss of cabin pressure and set the 7700 internationally recognized emergency code on the transponder.

Descent

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. Key Takeaways Use the acronym CRAFT as a helpful guide to break down your IFR clearance. Avoid the common mistakes in receiving your clearance by staying prepared and organized. Develop your own techniques alongside CRAFT and keep practicing to master IFR clearances.

Clearance

WayMan

MAY 13, 2025

Quick Reference Table: Airspace Classes Overview Airspace Class Altitude Range Entry Requirements Key Characteristics Class A 18,000 ft MSL to 60,000 ft MSL IFR clearance, Instrument rating, Mode C Transponder High-altitude controlled airspace for fast, high-altitude flights Class B Surface to 10,000 ft MSL (around major airports) Explicit ATC clearance, (..)

Airspace Classes

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Before flying into Class C airspace, a pilot must obtain a clearance from ATC.

Clearance

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. Departure Clearance The departure clearance is a special type of radio call. Large airports usually have a dedicated frequency called Clearance Delivery. Why Why are you calling?

Approach

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An ATC clearance is required for operations within Class B airspace. A transponder with altitude reporting and an approved ADS-B out transmitter are also required for all operations. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC. Class B can also be defined as controlled airspace.

Indicated Airspeed

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For VFR flight, controlled airspace means increased cloud clearance and visibility requirements. For the VFR pilot flying in B, C, and D airspace, there are communication and/or clearance requirements.

AGL

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace.

Clearance

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. Class B Clearance ATC clearance is required to enter Class B airspace. When talking to ATC on flight following, they can provide the necessary clearances to enter Class B airspace. What is Flight Following? Where Can You Get Flight Following?

Transponder

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

We tried to fly as direct as possible letting controllers and the leader Macksolo of the formation dealing with proper clearances. No formation take-off allowed in Kortrijk but we soon settled in a loose formation, throttled back at 50% engine power yielding about 80 knots IAS.

Transponder

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. Youre expected to land as soon as practical if you go around, or stay clear of clouds until issued a new clearance. Thats a clearance, and changing runways requires permission.

Approach

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. You must maintain VFR cloud clearances appropriate for the airspace. Youre expected to land as soon as practical if you go around, or stay clear of clouds until issued a new clearance. Thats a clearance, and changing runways requires permission.

Approach

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Chapter 3 in the AIM has details on dimensions of airspace, cloud clearances, and visibility. Use Your Reference Material While there is an awful lot of information for a pilot to remember, one of the most important skills you can have is knowing where to look up something to verify the information.

Pilot

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?" I answered in the affirmative, received my clearance, and was given a climb to 6,000 feet as the rain streaked over my windscreen. Emerging from the clouds on reaching the Finger Lakes.

Transponder

AeroSavvy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A small button on the transponder control panel activates the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) test function. Clearance About ten minutes before departure, the flight crew requests a route clearance by VHF voice or data link. They’re included in the center console flows pictured above. 5000 feet.

Flight Deck

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

With ADS-B and transponder service over much of the airspace, it is a good practice to fly with a second layer of protection, helping you enhance awareness of potential risks. The good news was that the aircraft landed without incident, and we were only hanging out for a few extra minutes.

Weather

Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Priority clearance may be possible to arrange, at CIQ’s discretion, to allow you to clear at a separate counter in the main clearance hall. For departure to non-EU destinations, CIQ clearance is necessary. You’ll require a Mode C transponder, Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) II, and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).

Clearance

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 30, 2024

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Weather

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. ” Not only that, you just never know what kind of surprise ATC will spring on you when you’re picking up your IFR Clearance, so preparation is everything!

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Go around Abandon approach to landing; additional instructions often follow Have numbers Used by pilots to inform ATC that they have runway, wind, and altimeter information only Hold short Do not cross Ident Activate transponder identification feature LAHSO Land and hold short Make short approach Alter traffic pattern to shorten final approach Mayday (..)

Aeronautical Information Manual

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Go around Abandon approach to landing; additional instructions often follow Have numbers Used by pilots to inform ATC that they have runway, wind, and altimeter information only Hold short Do not cross Ident Activate transponder identification feature LAHSO Land and hold short Make short approach Alter traffic pattern to shorten final approach Mayday (..)

Aeronautical Information Manual

Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

If the restricted area is not active and has been released to the controlling agency, the ATC facility will allow the aircraft to operate in the restricted airspace without issuing specific clearance. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

Clearance

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Given the need to preserve noggin-to-wing-spar clearance, its a smart but necessary solution. In all new F2s, youll be facing a full Garmin G3X Touch EFIS, supported by a two-axis autopilot, G5 backup EFIS, transponder, com radio, audio panel and, in the demo airplane I flew, a Garmin GPS 175 IFR-approved navigator.

Rudder

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

CANPASS is a program offered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to expedite their clearance process when entering Canada. This means that pilots must have a two-way communication device, such as a radio, and a transponder that will allow ATC to identify their aircraft’s location.

Air Defense Identification Zone

Flying Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

Flight following provides a VFR aircraft with a discreet transponder code and watches its progress as it heads to the destination or maneuvers in the practice area. Flight following for VFR aircraft is workload permitting for ATC, as it is tasked with handling IFR traffic as the priority.

Flight Plan