Air Traffic Control Altimeter VOR 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. Logging the VOR check in your maintenance records is a must for compliance. Without this, you can’t fly in most controlled airspace. Keep up with your annual inspection and the VOR check.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Thats especially true for instrument pilots, where Air Traffic Control sounds like they are running the show, the avionics seem to direct the flight along predefined routes, and the autopilot actually flies the airplane. I concentrated as never before, and the airplane tracked true as the altimeter hand crawled upward.
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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. ATC will let you know the current altimeter setting in their reply. Altimeter 30.02
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Basics of Radio Communications With Air Traffic Control The guiding principle of ATC communications is understanding. Closed traffic Aircraft does not plan to leave traffic pattern Go ahead Proceed with your message – does not refer to any movement. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource.
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