Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

Photo: Adobe Stock Hypoxia Is Real On a hot summer afternoon, it is not uncommon for an IFR or VFR on top flights to climb to 10,000 feet or higher to stay clear of the buildups. Most private pilots fly short distances, recreationally. Long-range travel takes preparation and a different mindset.

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Pilot VFR On Top Air Traffic Control Weather 96

Pilot Institute

MARCH 19, 2025

When flying an airplane, you become a part of the air around you. In most clouds, the visibility is zero, meaning that you should avoid clouds entirely if you are flying VFR. If the sky is only partially covered, you may be able to find a hole and navigate VFR on top. Forget checking your phone apps or the TV.

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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.

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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.

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Weather Approach VFR On Top Knot 98

Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

Fully illustrated with color photos and graphics, this Pilot-Friendly Manual from PilotWorkshops is much more than a quick reference guide—it dives deep into the finer points of airplane systems and procedures. Learn how to get the most performance, dependability and longevity from your engine with this plain English manual.

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Pilot Approach VFR On Top Clearance 52