Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Little by little, your authority as PIC can be eroded until no one is actually in command. George works for you.

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AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

Investigators noted that while the Learjet 55 crew were in communication with air traffic controllers, no distress calls were made before the accident. The NTSB report also highlighted that both pilots held a type rating for the Learjet 55.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. This means that you need a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,000ft when operating at airports with Class B, C, D, or E airspace. The short answer is no.

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Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft.

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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.

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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.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 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?

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