Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

They serve as visual aids to guide pilots, ground crew, and Air Traffic Control, indicating the boundaries and areas of different spaces of the airfield, such as runways, taxiways, holding positions, and parking areas.

Runway 98

Runway Threshold Instrument Landing System VOR 98

Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

I couldn’t believe that he was flying an airplane all by himself! When I heard my husband not only flying an airplane, but also making one radio call after another announcing his position in the pattern, I was blown away. It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Pilot 91

Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Clearance 91

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2024

By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. When you’re building time in the airplane and you're not sure whether you should log it as day or night, these definitions may come in handy! you will have a shiny new license in no time.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Checkride Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Furthermore, proper Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication is one of the most overlooked aspects of flight training. Air Traffic Controllers are very understanding regarding student pilots, and they are often more patient than you would expect.

Air Traffic Control 52

Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Approach 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Talking to air traffic control (ATC) while flying IFR is challenging in the beginning, but with time and practice, you can master it! You cant rely on visual cues to avoid other traffic – or even navigate accurately. The best way to do this is through the FAAs AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual).

Approach 52

Approach Clearance Pilot Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

LiveATC.com recordings of conversations between the pilot of the jet and local air traffic control (ATC) contain discussions of the weather at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. If the tower had been manned at the time, the controller would have been able to supply the pilot with an altimeter setting and low altitude alert.

Altimeter 124

Altimeter Aeronautical Information Manual Weather Approach 124

Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Some of these events may be minor, while others can endanger the safety of the airplane and everyone onboard. Notwithstanding whether this is technical in nature or due to some other adverse event occurring during the flight, pilots are well-trained to deal with these types of events, whether they happen in the air or on the ground.

Transponder 254

Transponder Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual 254