Altimeter Clearance Pilot in Command 
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.
Northstar VFR
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Under VFR, the MEF guarantees 100’ obstacle/terrain clearance within that quadrant. What is the regulation concerning alcohol use for the pilot in command? Above 18,000’ MSL all aircraft set their altimeters to the standard pressure of 29.92. Do you need a taxi clearance from ground control in this area?
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Air Facts
AUGUST 5, 2024
” Not only that, you just never know what kind of surprise ATC will spring on you when you’re picking up your IFR Clearance, so preparation is everything! It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. He was quite insistent that you never forego this process saying, “what you can’t see and avoid can kill you.”
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace. If you’re flying under IFR, you don’t need an explicit Bravo clearance. What is Class B Airspace?
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing. Here is an example of an FDC NOTAM (domestic format) asking pilots to verify the aircraft’s departure procedure is correct: !FDC FDC NOTAMs also provide information about TFRs and other special airspace.
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