Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

IFR Alternate Airport Planning 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. 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

MARCH 6, 2025

Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight. NOTAMs are very important in that they can provide information that can cause a pilot to change their flight plans, such as Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) or an airport that has become temporarily unavailable.

Pilot

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Flight canceled. Youll be able to file an IFR flight plan and safely depart, fly through, and arrive in conditions that would otherwise ground a VFR-only pilot. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) A layer of clouds at 1,800 feet? Light fog or morning haze?

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discussions may also cover weather interpretation, flight planning, and risk management. The goal is to ensure that pilots are up-to-date with the knowledge required for safe flight operations. Flight Instruction: During this portion, pilots perform various maneuvers to demonstrate their flying proficiency.

Weather

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Handling CAT in Flight While CAT may seem intimidating and perhaps even impossible to avoid, ensuring your survival is entirely within your power. Preparation and Flight Planning Everything starts with good preparation. Go through a detailed weather briefing before every flight. Which weather tools can you use?

Turbulence

Flight Training Central

JUNE 16, 2025

Special flight rules provide for general aviation operations within the area. Before entering the airspace, you must file and activate a flight plan and contact ATC for a transponder code. SFRA flight plan. This is in addition to any traditional flight plan that the pilot would normally file.

Clearance

Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

I filed my flight plan and headed out. I tuned the Manila VOR to confirm my position and set up the next waypoint. The METAR and TAF showed CAVOK along most of the route, with a mention of scattered clouds near Bohol by late morning. Winds aloft were light and variableideal for a smooth cruise.

Altimeter

Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) may be issued for: Areas around major sporting events below 3,000 AGL and within 3 nautical miles. VOR/DME must complete an online course covering flight operations in the D.C. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). Both are correct. Pilots flying within __ NM of the Washington D.C.

Visual Flight Rules

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Simulated instrument scenarios: partial panel, unusual attitudes, instrument approaches (ILS, GPS, VOR). Emphasis on cockpit resource management, flight planning, and weather interpretation. Instrument Rating (IR) Use our Cessna 172S with G1000 for IFR training —learn to fly in clouds and low‐visibility conditions.

Checkride

AV Web

JUNE 24, 2025

Note that I’m layering different skill sets as I go: first flight planning and briefing, then a little buttonology, then tracking VORs, then a hold, etc. That’s the beauty of flight sim. I could now, if I wanted to, connect to the PilotEdge network and fly it with live ATC for yet another layer.

Weather

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

I momentarily put HAL into heading mode, inserted the East Texas VOR into the route, programmed GPS direct to ETX, then switched back to "nav" mode to avoid any unexpected turns from tinkering with the active leg in the GPS flight plan. It kept me busy for a few minutes.

Runway

Air Facts

JULY 23, 2025

Eight of these would be non-precision VOR and fixed-card NDB approaches flown to minimums in a non-radar environment. We hand-flew them every minute of every flight. I met Jerry in the crew briefing room and we began flight planning. The first flight would take us from Fort Leonard Wood to Lake of the Ozarks, Rolla, St.

NDB

iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 21, 2025

How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans iPad Pilot News All VFR and IFR flight plans must be filed using the ICAO form. The international (ICAO) flight plan form , which is required to be used for all VFR and IFR flight plans filed in the U.S.,

Flight Plan

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

IFR Alternate Airport Planning Legal requirements for selecting an alternate airport Additional GPS Approach Considerations Which weather forecast should you use? 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

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Next, introduce the VOR. Have them use the VOR to determine what radial they are on, and if the unit has DME, show you where they are on a sectional. For an extra level of challenge, reposition the virtual airplane and have the learner use the VORs to determine where they are using triangulation. Keep it realistic.

Crosswind

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

These graphs will look very similar to graphs found in your aircraft’s pilot operating handbook that are used for flight planning. VOR Indications Some VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)-related questions ask you to identify your position on a map based on the indication on the instrument.

Density Altitude

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Even in flight, these considerations are constantly evaluated. The FAA encourages use of the 5-P’s checklist to constantly evaluate and mitigate the hazards you might encounter during the flight: PLAN Cross-country flight planning, route, fuel, and weather.

Pilot

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With flight following, they vectored us south almost to Kansas City explaining that south was the new east and the best way to get to the race VFR. The VOR was useless, so I was now flying IFD (I Follow Directions) zig zagging across the country getting new vectors from time to time.

Weather

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With the right equipment, you can make good decisions during flight planning and be ready for the approaches available at your destination. Benefits and Limitations in Flight Planning and Approach Phases The advantages of GPS approaches go beyond just basic guidance. Plan for holding or missed approaches.

Approach

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

However, there was a presidential TFR (temporary flight restriction) around Scranton that lay on a direct line between Sodus and Philly. It added less than 10 minutes to the overall flight time. The reroute was minimal, an insertion of Yardley VOR (ARD) into my flight plan. Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the gloom.

Approach

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

While other types of controlled airspace require two-way radio communication, IFR flight plans, and various kinds of equipment, Class E airspace below 10,000 feet does not. Victor Airways Many low-altitude Victor Airways (VORs), also known as highways in the sky, run through Class E airspace.

Airspace Classes

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. The weather is used to plan the route, calculate the cruising altitude, and more. Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems?

Weather

Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Navigation and Flight Planning : This is all about understanding how to get from point A to point B safely. Youll learn to read airspace charts, understand GPS systems, and interpret flight plans. Youll also learn how to file flight plans, ensuring you stay on track and within legal airspace.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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. Every flight has those. For example, ATC: Fly runway heading until two miles from Kennedy VOR, then turn right, heading one zero zero. Radar vectors to GAYEL. Then proceed as filed.

Approach

Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. It's now 7am and our planned departure time was 9am arriving just after noon. The plan worked for the most part, plenty of IMC with light rain and a very smooth ride. Departure Day! when she asked.

Clearance

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. Just north of the Selinsgrove VOR, Harrisburg called with the first change in routing.

Transponder

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 3, 2025

Its within 30nm of the Falmouth VOR, but once thats drawn on the chart you can see how far that is from the airport. Another small detail: since everything on the chart is to scale, key details can be noticed quickly. Take the Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) for the ILS 21L at Cincinnati Lunken.

NOTAMs

Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

In order to reach College Park, pilots must receive specific training from the FAA, undergo vetting by the TSA to earn a personal identification number (PIN) necessary to authorize flight plans within the FRZ, and follow the unique and specific rules for operating into and out of the FRZ. If that sounds intimidating, it is. Tough room.

Pilot

Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

The Weather Watch Some of my go to weather pages have changed or gone away but I have been working on some new to me weather tools for my cross country flight planning. Pre-Flight It's the day before departure and I am going to complete my preflight and fuel sump. Sunday 3.10 Todays routing will be Ocean City (KOXB) to Mt.

Weather

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. It’s used by aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR – flying in the clouds).

Density Altitude

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Preparations for this trip the night before included: Flight planning to time-out each of the four legs of the planned round trip as well as verification of customs hours (Kingston, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm M-F, Ogdensburg, 8:00 am to midnight every day). Filing three IFR flight plans (KSDC to CYGK, CYGK to CYRO, and CYRO to KOGS).

Runway

AV Web

JULY 17, 2024

To make controllers and the ATC computer happy, I used to file a flight plan with lots of airways, named fixes, and VORs. From IFR Magazine reader Mark Klebanoff I used to live in the Metro D.C. area and pretty much nobody was cleared direct. Then I moved to Ohio.

VOR

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. Once south of Myrtle Beach I was turned direct Charleston VOR. My next step is entering my flight plan on the Garmin 480. We finished breakfast and headed to the airport. With a quick exchange we were on our way, climbing to six thousand, as filed.

Runway

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY. She disclosed that she took flight lessons when she was younger, but only had experience with Cessnas. My filed route to Ogdensburg was via YOW (the Ottawa VOR) and IKLAX. Is that a Piper?"

Approach

Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 13, 2023

Unfavorable weather can significantly impact your flight, so it’s crucial to assess conditions and plan accordingly. b) Create a Flight Plan: A well-structured flight plan is the backbone of any successful cross-country trip.

Air Traffic Control

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. West of the Geneseo VOR, I passed high above Silver Lake and the gorge in Letchworth State Park. Looking north to the east end of Lake Erie and Buffalo, NY.

Runway

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. My Garmin 480 is updated and I have my flight plan ready for entry after planning on Foreflight. As we approached Barrett’s Mountain VOR you could make out the mountains ahead. Saturday 11.4 Monday 11.6 Wednesday 11.8

Approach