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. Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command. If you want to fly into a non-towered airport, contact Flight Service.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

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. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

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Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

Pilot Documents To fly into Canada, the pilot in command must have a valid passport, a pilot certificate with an English proficient endorsement, a medical certificate and a restricted radiotelephone operator’s permit. Canada border to be in communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) via a discrete squawk code.

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