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. Lets take a look at special VFR clearances in detail so that you can make an informed decision about using them in the future. What Is Special VFR?

Clearance 52

Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Usually, Alton Bay volunteers hold departure traffic significantly farther back from the threshold when other aircraft are about to land. Should that guy be so close to the threshold?" Joe asked.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 3, 2024

We departed from Sodus VFR, picked up our IFR clearances in the air, and proceeded direct to St Clair County Airport (KPHN) just on the Michigan side of the border with Canada. This inspired a long discussion with Alyssa about the value of flight following and why we use the optional service from air traffic control.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Runway Weather Approach 86

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs. Can be initiated by either the pilots or air traffic control. Aircraft are expected to depart no sooner than the EDCT and no later than 15 minutes after.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52