Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Use the Cessna 3-152 mnemonic to remember weather minimums for VFR. Introduction to Class E Airspace Class E airspace is the most common type of controlled airspace. Think of Class E as the middle child of the airspace family.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unexpected issues like engine trouble or bad weather make routine flights a handful. VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves situational awareness, all for free. Key Takeaways VFR flight following offers real-time help and improves pilots’ situational awareness. What is Flight Following?

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights. Flight Plan and Clearance : Before entering Class C airspace, IFR aircraft must file a flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. Happy flying!

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Check the airports windsock or automated weather observation system (AWOS). SVFR is only available in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, or E surface areas) where ATC services are available. You can contact Flight Service, but they cannot give you an SVFR clearance. This shouldnt be the sole factor, though.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 25, 2025

Software Requirements Flight Planning Software Software solutions like DroneDeploy, DJI Terra, and Pix4Dcapture streamline flight planning by enabling pilots to set waypoints, altitude, image overlap, and flight paths precisely. Properly planned missions ensure optimal data collection for mapping accuracy.

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