Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The FAA has issued a new version of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The basic manual is effective February 20, 2025. This change also adds a note advising readers of the increased number of instances where pilots correctly read back LUAW instructions yet depart without a takeoff clearance.
Northstar VFR
MAY 9, 2024
We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. The whole goal of radio communication with ATC is mutual understanding, using correct phraseology to transfer correct and concise information between pilot and ATC.
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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. With Do you have any relevant information to add context? If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. Ready to copy IFR clearance to Denver with Information Delta.”
Pilot Institute
APRIL 26, 2024
The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is a fantastic resource. Practice requesting and receiving clearances. Before you request your first clearance, follow these inflight tips. Be Ready to Receive the Clearance After you have requested a clearance from ATC, ensure you are ready to receive it.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The tricky part is that you are expected to proceed on course after reaching 5,000′ MSL, so technically, this is sort of your “expect further clearance” information. As you are holding, you also perform a five hundred feet per minute climb.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.
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