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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

This is useful in helping drone pilots yield the right of way to manned aircraft whenever necessary. AGL Above Ground Level AGL is simply a way to tell the basis from which any given height or altitude is measured. AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace? The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. 2: Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?

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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.

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Could pilots of Flight 5342 have done anything differently to avoid the DC plane crash?

Ask Captain Lim

This question from Quora explores whether the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342 could have taken different actions to avoid the tragic collision. The pilot-in-command has ultimate authority over the aircraft’s safety and can refuse a runway change if it compromises safety.

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How to obtain an airspace authorization for drone operations

Flight Training Central

As a Part 107 drone pilot (commercial operator), or as a recreational drone flyer, operations in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace are allowed without air traffic control permission. Operations in Class B, C, D and E (controlled) airspace require ATC approval.