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I Am UNSAFE Checklist—Lessons Learned on a Fateful Night

Air Facts

This was a standard approachmake it into DPA with an 800+ ceiling and the Tower would carry you to the pattern into 06C, about six miles to the northeast, solidly under the ORD Class B airspace. My plan was to make it into DPA with an 800+ ceiling and the Tower would carry me to the pattern into 06C, about six miles to the northeast.

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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

Flight Training Central

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. VOR/DME must complete an online course covering flight operations in the D.C. Both are correct.

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How to Choose the Best Alternate Airport for Your IFR Flight: A Pilot’s Guide

Flight Training Central

Contingency planning is even more important for IFR pilots on cross-country flights where a cloud ceiling shift of 100 or visibility change of a mile can mean the difference between seeing the runway at the end of an instrument approach or having to go around and find another place to land.

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Airport Beacons Explained

Pilot Institute

In busy airspace (Class B, C, D, and E surface areas), airport beacons are often turned on during the day when ground visibility is less than 3 miles or the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet. Always cross-check airport beacon lights with other navigational information from charts, GPS, or VORs. When Are Airport Beacons Used?

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How to Choose the Best Alternate Airport: A Guide for Instrument Pilots

Flight Training Central

If either the ceiling or visibility is forecast to be less than 2,000 feet or 3 statute miles during that arrival window, you are required to file an alternate. Many pilots refer to this as the 1-2-3 rule: Plus or minus 1 hour from arrival, ceilings at least 2 ,000 feet and visibility at least 3 statute miles.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

We no longer need to worry about identifying VORs and dialing in the right radial, but we do need to worry about that thunderstorm sitting right on top of our direct route or the low ceiling at our destination. Navigate also means managing weather, because thats often the biggest challenge on an IFR flight.

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

Inflight Pilot Training

An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Access More Airports and Airspace Want to fly into a destination with unpredictable weather? A busy Class B airport?

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