Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

On runways used by international commercial flights, a threshold must be present (we’ll look into that later in this article). Visual runways feature aiming point markings (described later on in this article) if the runway is 4,000ft or longer or used by jet aircraft. To provide a clear area for jet and propeller blasts to dissipate.

Runway

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

The fast jets and faster-talking controllers can be intimidating. Keeping track of all the rules and regulations might seem like too much. These simpler classes cannot handle major international airports’ constant high-speed jet traffic. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still.

Clearance

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

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

You’ll find them in busy airspace, where they’re moving volumes of jet aircraft. These jet pilots have years of experience and repeatedly make the same radio calls. IFR vs VFR Radio Calls Different flight rules have different radio calls. When starting out, you will fly under visual flight rules (VFR).

Clearance