Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. For VFR flight, controlled airspace means increased cloud clearance and visibility requirements. For the VFR pilot flying in B, C, and D airspace, there are communication and/or clearance requirements.
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
An ATC clearance is required for operations within Class B airspace. Class B Speed Limitations Aircraft flying within the Class B airspace may fly at an indicated airspeed of up to 250 knots. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC.
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Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
If you depart MDA on the downwind or base leg, you’re on your own as far as obstacle clearance. What specific indicated airspeed will be flown/adhered to during the circling maneuver? Be fully configured and on speed prior to receiving landing clearance. Outside of assessed radii, the MDA is no longer valid.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airports’ speed limits require aircraft within 4 Nautical Miles (NM) of the primary airport and below 2500 feet to maintain an Indicated Airspeed (IAS) of 200 knots or less. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
When controllers anticipate a delay, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Pilots are expected to hold on the inbound course using right turns unless instructed otherwide.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated.
Fear of Landing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots. The CRUISE SPEED LOW is the first level of APM alert, and means that the indicated airspeed is at least ten knots slower than the predicted speed for their current configuration. The crew acknowledged and said that they were at the ideal point of descent and waiting for clearance.
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