Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Even in the beginning days of learning to fly, your instructor will teach you the importance of reading a clearance back to the controller instead of saying “Roger”. Recently on an IFR flight out of the New York area, we were reminded of how easy it is for a pilot and the controller to have two different ideas about the same clearance.

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Pilot Flight Plan 52

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

This is due to the need for stringent background checks and security clearances. For example, hiring aviation staff in Berlin-Brandenburg typically takes at least one month just to obtain security clearance from the Aviation Authority for a new worker.

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

The moment the captain asks to fly, we do all the clearances for them, the dispatch, the ground handling the fueling the catering, so it’s a one stop shop for everything.” “When our guests book a flight with us, they just don’t book the flight, they get the clearance, the dispatch…everything,” he added. “We

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot in Command Lift Runway 258

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

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Think Aviation

JANUARY 14, 2024

What is a Special VFR clearance? Special VFR clearances allow VFR pilots to land at surface E, class D, and some C and B airports when the field is IFR, but only if: the pilot can stay clear of clouds the visibility is at least 1 statute mile (SM) from sunrise to sunset So, that’s […]

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Clearance Pilot Weather 52

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

However, by 2019, the type had received FAA clearance to be operated by air taxi and charter operators. Originally the Vision Jet was intended for personal usage and for pilots flying other existing Cirrus products (such as the SR20 and SR22 piston propellor general aviation aircraft) who were seeking an upgrade in the equipment they flew.

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Jet General Aviation Clearance Knot 274

Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With clearance given by air traffic controllers, the flight left its assigned altitude of 34,000ft, descending at around 3,000ft per minute according to data obtained from Flightradar24. The crew then requested an emergency descent to an altitude below 10,000ft where oxygen masks would no longer be required by all those onboard the flight.

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Descent Air Traffic Control Transponder Clearance 278

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol. However, just six minutes later having reached an altitude of 6,000ft (1,830m), the crew leveled the aircraft off and requested an immediate return to the airport.

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Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

Dublin Airport is committed to providing world-class facilities and experiences, exemplified by the US pre-clearance facilities available for Delta flights, ensuring seamless journeys for passengers, the statement adds.

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Clearance 258

World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Summary  Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single operating certificate from the FAA.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At this point, the pilots will contact ATC for push and start clearance , allowing the plane to be pushed back from its parking position (if applicable, depending on the airport) and to start its engines in sequence.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 267

Simple Flying

AUGUST 23, 2024

Theres still some haze over the proposed merger of Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines, as several reports are now examining the slight change in the language of Alaskas official statement regarding the clearance of the DOJ review period.

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Clearance Airline Airlines 113

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve included questions that cover everything from clearances to complex arrival procedures, each crafted to test your technical know-how and situational awareness. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance. Let’s go!

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

These commonly missed questions often relate to IFR regulations, ATC clearances, meteorology, and complex instrument procedures. An ATC clearance to "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" would indicate that the pilot is authorized to: vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC. Let’s get to the quiz! How should you proceed?

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Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

While the aircraft was being given taxi clearance, there was a minor misunderstanding, which wasn’t a big deal (but I still think it’s important context, since the Aeromexico pilot is in the wrong here): ATC: “Aeromexico 401, cross runway 31R at echo, follow the 777 ANA on charlie.” Pilot: You said 13R, but it’s 13L, okay.”

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance Runway 122

Simple Flying

JUNE 12, 2024

While such bases are highly classified sites, requiring high levels of security clearances even for employees, there is something for the public at these popular sites. Have you ever visited an Air Force museum or a military air show at an Air Force Base?

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Clearance 107

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Developed from the Boeing 767 commercial jetliner, the KC-46 program received clearance from the United States Air Force (USAF) to replace the older Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is a strategic military transport and aerial refueling aircraft designed and developed by Boeing in the early 2010s.

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Clearance 103

Simple Flying

APRIL 30, 2024

By registering and receiving pre-clearance, members can use fast-track and biometric entry on international re-entry to the US. Global Entry is one of several programs in the US designed to speed up travel and airport handling. Membership costs $100, but many travelers receive it free through credit cards.

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Clearance 102

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

One of the things I had to learn was getting my IFR clearance at a non-towered airport on my cell phone while flying with a nose mounted turbine engine. We filed IFR and got our clearance in the usual way from ground control at Punta Gorda, then flew eastward to the uncontrolled Sebring, Florida airport. Now fast forward to 2024.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The controller informed them about another aircraft waiting on the runway, stating that it would take off before the King Air’s arrival, and subsequently issued a landing clearance for runway 33. The King Air was less than one mile from landing on the runway when American received clearance to takeoff.

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Clearance Runway Final Approach Approach 92

Simple Flying

JANUARY 4, 2025

Having been given clearance to land on runway 34R, the Airbus A350-900 touched down and almost immediately hit another aircraft, a stationary Dash-8-300 of the Japan Coast Guard. A year ago, Japan Airlines flight 516, a domestic flight from Sapporo to Tokyo , was on its final approach to the capitals Haneda airport shortly after sunset.

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Runway Final Approach Clearance Approach 95

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The issue here is that the tower controller gave a plane clearance for takeoff literally one second after another plane had been given clearance to cross that same runway. Once the controller figures out what’s going on, here’s how the communication goes: San Diego Tower: “Southwest 1478, cancel takeoff clearance.”

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This means you need to contact the tower on the appropriate frequency and receive clearance to enter. Read Back Clearances : When you receive instructions or clearances from the tower, read them back to confirm you’ve understood them correctly. Unless you hear this clearance and confirm it with a read back, do not land.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In a preliminary report released Wednesday, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) identified crew confusion as the primary cause of the incident, noting that the JCG crew mistakenly believed they had clearance to enter the runway before being struck by Japan Airlines jetliner at Tokyos Haneda Airport.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Jet 83

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Alaska aircraft, on its way to Seattle, had received clearance for takeoff from Air Traffic Control,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement. Both aircraft had been cleared by controllers and the Alaska crew made the decision to hit the brakes, flattening at least two main gear tires. It’s not clear how close the two aircraft got.

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Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance Knot 104

Universal Weather

APRIL 17, 2024

CIQ clearance Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance is possible at LFMN within 24 hours. Once the aircraft arrives at LFMN, or when crew/passengers are ready at the airport for departure, CIQ authorities will confirm the clearance location. Please see the following supplemental AIP for the busy May 14-27th period.

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Clearance General Aviation Flight Plan NOTAMs 97

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area. Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance? The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a left-quartering headwind. right-quartering headwind. right-quartering tailwind. Lateral course guidance to the runway.

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Crosswind Runway Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

If there was any doubt in the captain’s mind that there wouldn’t be ample space to clear the other plane, he obviously shouldn’t have made this request (or accepted the clearance). Pilots are always supposed to err on the side of caution. Did the captain have poor depth perception, a case of get-there-itis, or what?

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Runway Jet 116

AV Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With this new partnership, graduates are offered a direct path to FAA facility training, contingent on passing the Air Traffic Skills Assessment test and meeting medical and security clearances.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance 98

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Air traffic controller: I thought we agreed that you were gonna cross WHEEZY at two, so this is the second clearance that youre not abiding. I want to know why youre not complying with the clearance that Im giving you. NetJets pilot: Execjet 636, roger. Air traffic controller: No, roger isnt the answer.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In a September 13 statement, the United States (US) Embassy to Romania announced that the Eastern European democracy and North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO ) member had received clearance from the US Secretary of State to join the F-35 club.

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Clearance 72

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

It’s happened to us that we get a clearance, load the passengers, and start up. It would be nice if we could get a notice of the route change when we get the clearance on the ground. I still don’t understand how we receive multiple expect departure clearance times (EDCTs) while airlines remain on schedule. hour gate hold.

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Clearance Pilot NOTAMs Weather 98

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The pilot got a special VFR clearance just before the crash. The aircraft carried employees of the airline but it was described as a personal flight. Those onboard were going moose hunting. The plane crashed about a half mile from the airport at St. Mary’s. The post Weekend Crashes Kill Seven In Alaska appeared first on AVweb.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. Key Takeaways Use the acronym CRAFT as a helpful guide to break down your IFR clearance. Avoid the common mistakes in receiving your clearance by staying prepared and organized. Develop your own techniques alongside CRAFT and keep practicing to master IFR clearances.

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Clearance Pilot Transponder Flight Plan 52

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 11, 2024

This will be a welcome addition to pilots and make life easier for pilots using an iPad to copy an IFR clearance, especially when hearing the words, “Full route clearance available, advise when ready to copy.” ” Calculator for iPad Apple is finally going to include a default calculator app with iPadOS 18.

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Clearance Pilot 105