Universal Weather
AUGUST 1, 2025
12-24 hour PROGS are produced by the NWS for aviation use and include low-level hazards such as marginal visual flight rules (MVFR)/instrument flight rules (IFR), turbulence, and freezing levels. These may provide additional graphical data concerning jet stream and thunderstorm/CBS coverage.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
VFR Visual Flight Rules VFR is a set of regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft using visual cues and without relying on instruments. A structured approach to SRM helps pilots learn to gather information, analyze it, and make sound decisions. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions.
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Flying Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
(AATI) says it has received the first FAA exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations of a drone weighing more than 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet. The drone runs on a gasoline engine, typically cruising at 50 to 75 knots. AiRanger is 10 feet long with an 18.2-foot
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (
Pilot's Life Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
The actual indicator face measures speed in nautical miles per hour (‘knots’) and has a single white needle that is the indicated airspeed (IAS). Before a flight, the airspeed indicator should read straight up and down unless a strong wind blows directly into the system. If oriented otherwise, the system has an error.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 16, 2024
VFR Weather Minimums It can be tough to keep all of the different requirements straight when it comes to visual flight rules (VFR) weather minimums. Each class of airspace has its own rules, and sometimes the rules change for night vs. day flying.
AeroSavvy
JANUARY 16, 2024
Early generation maps displayed four colors that correlate to the four basic flight categories. Green – VFR ( Visual Flight Rules ) Ceiling > 3,000 ft. Winds over 15 knots are indicated by flashing yellow lights. They all follow the same format. C ( 12°F)/-11.0°C
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