Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

What is the minimum ceiling and visibility for takeoff, landing, or entering the traffic pattern of an airport in Class E airspace under visual flight rules? A ceiling of 1,000 feet and have visibility of at least 3 statute miles. Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA).

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Visual Flight Rules Transponder Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling 92

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app). Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. At the end of the flight, cancel IFR (either after landing or when the destination airport is in sight).

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?

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Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

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. Class E airspace is depicted on VFR charts in various ways.

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AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52

Air Facts

APRIL 11, 2025

The same is true with personal minimums: Try to fill out these numbers honestly since your EFB can alarm you if the crosswinds or ceilings at your source or destination are beyond the pale. But you could also do all your planning by using the dedicated Flight Plan page as well. Same goes with traffic and terrain.

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Cockpit Flight Plan Pilot Transponder 52