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!

Clearance 97

Clearance NOTAMs VOR Descent 97

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! 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection.

Clearance 98

Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach. 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.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

READ MORE: Cirrus Adds Second Vision Jet Simulator In this scenario, the options are a 180-degree turn using only rudder to avoid overbanking—common when you lose the outside horizon reference—to get back to VFR conditions or contacting ATC to ask where the nearest VFR is. Next, introduce the VOR. Keep it realistic.

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Factors in departure planning will vary based on the class of aircraft one is flying (piston single, twin, jet, etc.), Departure procedures are designed primarily to provide obstacle clearance. Departure procedures are designed primarily to provide obstacle clearance and should be used when published.

Clearance 52

Clearance Turbulence Weather Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

The fast jets and faster-talking controllers can be intimidating. Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. These simpler classes cannot handle major international airports’ constant high-speed jet traffic. Your IFR clearance authorizes you to fly your planned route.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. After 50 minutes, we were taxiing to the runway.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52