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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

Youll learn how to navigate, communicate with Air Traffic Control, interpret weather, and conduct instrument approaches to airports, all without relying on whats outside your window. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) A busy Class B airport?

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

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The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner. Information transmitted via ATIS can include weather information, NOTAMs, available approaches, or active runaways. The FAA prescribes the 5P approach to SRM Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. Regardless of flight rules, you must meet the equipment requirements before entering. Learn the typical approaches and altitudes.

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

Cleared for the option – authorization to make a touch-and-go, low approach, missed approach, stop-and-go, or full-stop landing. Before you set foot in the airplane, determine who you’ll need to contact during your flight. Write down the correct frequencies on a piece of paper or your electronic flight bag (EFB).