Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

By now, it was dark and the weather in Gaithersburg had deteriorated with fog and low cloud ceilings. However, the METAR for their destination showed an overcast ceiling at 200 feet above ground level and fog. During the final stages of the flight, air traffic control told the pilot to expect the RNAV A approach to Montgomery County.

Approach 97

Approach Runway Descent Air Traffic Control 97

Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

It probably only lasted a few seconds, but I remember vividly seeing shoes and iPads and iPhones and cushions and blankets and cutlery and plates and cups flying through the air and crashing to the ceiling. Dzafran Azmir said something similar to Reuters.

Turbulence 98

Turbulence UTC Weather Airlines 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment.

Clearance 52

Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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.

Air Traffic Control 52

Air Traffic Control Flight Plan AGL Pilot in Command 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

I expected to manage some cloud layers during the New York portion of the flight, but the forecast called for a high ceiling at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Phantom City Initially, I believed that the original forecast claiming high ceilings around Philadelphia would come to pass. Famous last words.)

Approach 69

Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Although Boston ATC had cut us loose, we were still beneath a 2,000 foot Bravo airspace ceiling. Carl had assured me that Boston air traffic controllers were fantastic and they lived up to those high expectations perfectly. Squawk VFR, Cherokee Four Eight One.

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Approach Stability 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. The ceiling must be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation. A minimum ceiling of 600 (precision approach) or 800 feet (for a non-precision approach). What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast. Complying with ATC Unwavering willingness to comply with air traffic control instructions comes in as the fifth deadly sin. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

While I anticipated an IFR departure that morning, I wanted to see ceiling and visibility of at least 300 feet and a mile to avoid smacking into mountainous terrain around Pickens County Airport during take-off. Before too long, the visibility rose to unrestricted while the ceiling remained around 300 feet.

Approach 52

Approach Ceiling Runway Clearance 52