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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

Flight Training Central

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? To operate in Class D airspace, you must: Be in contact with ATC and have a clearance to enter.

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What Is Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) And When Are They Used?

Northstar VFR

This jogged the pilot’s memory, and he requested a special VFR clearance to get to the airport and land safely. You will need to have good judgement as you accurately assess the weather and make the call on flying under special VFR rules. Caution As stated before, if you decide to request special VFR use much caution!

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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. First up is Class B airspace.

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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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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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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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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. Operating Requirements in Class B Airspace Operational Requirements VFR traffic needs explicit clearance to enter Bravo airspace.