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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

Flight Training Central

To segregate military training activities from aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. 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? Establish two-way radio communication with ATC.

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TRSA Airspace Explained (Terminal Radar Service Area)

Pilot Institute

These services include traffic advisories and sequencing of arrivals and departures for aircraft operating under both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR). In Class B airspace, both IFR and VFR traffic require ATC clearance to enter. Heres the kicker.

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Ask a CFI: Can a pilot fly through a MOA?

Flight Training Central

If operating under visual flight rules (VFR), yes, a pilot may fly through a military operations area (MOA) without receiving a clearance or communicating with ATC; however, it’s important to understand the risks and activities present within an active MOA.

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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. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe.

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How to Talk to ATC (Beginner’s Guide)

Pilot Institute

Rehearse ATC Interactions Have a flight instructor or fellow student pilot act as ATC while you “chair fly.” Practice requesting and receiving clearances. Before you request your first clearance, follow these inflight tips. First, be mentally prepared for the clearance. They will make talking to ATC as smooth as possible.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts.