Pilot Institute

MARCH 19, 2025

When flying an airplane, you become a part of the air around you. Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning. To accommodate this, airports will normally choose a runway number corresponding to the general wind direction. Forget checking your phone apps or the TV. What Is a METAR?

Weather 72

Weather Altimeter Runway NOTAMs 72

AV Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Seattle Center, N13DZ, request climb to VFR-on-Top. They say again, N13DZ, requesting climb to VFR-on-Top. Fortunately, someone somewhere had the foresight to make uncommon clearances (like VFR-on-Top) quickly accessible for a time just like this. The pilot requests VFR-on-Top. No tops reports.

VFR On Top 59

VFR On Top Clearance Approach Weather 59

Air Facts

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Our airplane is certified for day VFR operations only, so my progress was at the mercy of daylight length and good VMC. Day 2 The second day of my journey started with more promising prospects, though this would include some VFR on top time through the Oregon valleys. I saw tumbleweeds blowing by and just had to laugh.

Weather 98

Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 98

Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

Real World VFR Online Course This fun and educational course will give you the confidence to fly cross-country flights in VFR conditions, whether your destination is a remote island runway or a busy Class B airline hub. Ride along with an experienced pilot and flight instructor as they fly ten end-to-end flights.

Pilot 52

Pilot Approach VFR On Top Clearance 52