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Instrument Flying (IFR) FAQs – top questions this week

Flight Training Central

Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. The shelves extend outwards from the core.

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AIRMETs Vs. SIGMETS: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

for any of the following: Severe thunderstorm due to: Surface winds greater than or equal to 50 knots. Example : EMBD TS OBS AT 061500Z 60SSE TUS MOV E 30KT TOP FL350 translates to an embedded thunderstorm observed at 15:00 UTC, 60 nautical miles southeast of Tucson, moving east at 30 knots, with a top altitude of 35,000 feet​.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

Green – VFR ( Visual Flight Rules ) Ceiling > 3,000 ft. Winds over 15 knots are indicated by flashing yellow lights. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots. C ( 12°F)/-11.0°C

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Sweet Dreams

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I expected to manage some cloud layers during the New York portion of the flight, but the forecast called for a high ceiling at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. However, there was a presidential TFR (temporary flight restriction) around Scranton that lay on a direct line between Sodus and Philly. Famous last words.)