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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

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This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. PIC Pilot in Command The PIC refers to the person who is ultimately responsible for the operations and safety of an aircraft. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight.

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Class B Airspace Explained

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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. If you’re flying under IFR, you don’t need an explicit Bravo clearance. What is Class B Airspace?

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VFR Flight Following Explained

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Military Operation Areas (MOAs) and restricted airspace are examples of airspaces that ATC can warn pilots about. Class B Clearance ATC clearance is required to enter Class B airspace. When talking to ATC on flight following, they can provide the necessary clearances to enter Class B airspace.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

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The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. If You’re Not Current: You cannot act as a pilot in command under IFR.

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How to Avoid Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions

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Two mistakes you’ll want to try your best to avoid are a pilot deviation or a runway incursion. A pilot deviation happens when you violate an FAA regulation or an instruction from Air Traffic Control (ATC). This could be caused by landing without clearance, straying from an assigned altitude, or any number of other errors.

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See North America: How To Fly Into Canada For Vacation

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Pilot Documents To fly into Canada, the pilot in command must have a valid passport, a pilot certificate with an English proficient endorsement, a medical certificate and a restricted radiotelephone operator’s permit. What Is CANPASS?