Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Flying at non-towered airports can feel like stepping into a space where youre both the pilot and air traffic controller. Lets explore the common mistakes pilots make at these airports and how you can avoid them. Its just you and other pilots doing your own communications. Intention: What you plan to do or where you plan to fly.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

That is an enormous number of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) flying in the National Airspace System (NAS). As the NAS becomes increasingly congested, managing the safe and efficient use of airspace is becoming a growing challenge. Historically, some rules, such as Remote ID, have not been popular with drone pilots.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Introduction to Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the most common type of controlled airspace. This airspace provides ATC services to all IFR aircraft and VFR traffic upon request. Why do you need to learn about Class E airspace?

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s the airspace system—and Class C airspace that keeps both IFR and VFR aircraft safe. Class C airspace is important for traffic separation between aircraft while flying. But before you can enter it, there are many important rules and concepts that as a pilot you must understand.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re unclear about what flight following is or how to use it, this guide has you covered. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. With flight following, ATC provides traffic advisories and supplemental information. Let’s look at a few of them.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. ADS-B Out is also a requirement in Class A.

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