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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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Training courses from Pilot Workshops available through Sporty’s Pilot Training app

Flight Training Central

Topics covered include: Clearances: towered airport, non-towered, pop-up Departures: ODPs, visual climbs, flying a SID En route: choosing an altitude, block altitudes, VFR on top Arrivals: descent planning, flying STARs, choosing an approach Approaches: visual and contact approaches, vectors, glide paths, circling to land, missed approaches Unusual (..)

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Flying a Skylane From Canada to Belize

Air Facts

Day 2 The second day of my journey started with more promising prospects, though this would include some VFR on top time through the Oregon valleys. Upon clearing the Pine Valley Mountain range, I began my descent once clear of its 10,000-foot peak past breathtaking red sandstone cliff walls to the 2,800 ft elevation field.

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