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. ( Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility.

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Instrument Flight Rules AGL Ceiling Visual Flight Rules 52

Flight Training Central

JULY 1, 2024

While Class E airspace is considered controlled airspace, you do not need an ATC clearance to fly in it. Since Class “E” airspace is basically “everywhere”, most of the focus is placed on identifying the ceiling and floor of the airspace. But how can you know the difference?

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AGL Clearance Ceiling Weather 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For VFR flight, controlled airspace means increased cloud clearance and visibility requirements. For the VFR pilot flying in B, C, and D airspace, there are communication and/or clearance requirements.

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AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52

Air Facts

MAY 10, 2024

An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. At what AGL altitude will the aircraft be in a stable/configured condition? (No Be fully configured and on speed prior to receiving landing clearance.

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Approach AGL Descent Runway 96

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

the ILS approach can be credited regardless of actual weather if you are issued an IFR clearance. For any flight above an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL, when the visibility is less than 3 miles. When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions? the ILS approach can be credited only if you use a view-limiting device.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Descent Approach 52

Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. I queried ATC about when to expect the approach clearance and was informed that the Saratoga had appeared to land but the pilot hadn’t contacted ATC to close his IFR flight plan. I immediately leveled off at around 650’ AGL, and began slowing down.

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Descent Approach Weather AGL 96

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

The route is simple, GPS direct, but…there’s my personal 1,000-foot en route ceiling requirement, and those silly Smoky Mountains. Also, from when I lived out West, there was the mountaintop clearance guideline—1,000 feet for every 10 knots of wind, with 30 knots meaning no-go. It was now time to plan the trip.

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Airplanes Weather Ceiling Turbulence 67