Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

With flight following, ATC provides traffic advisories and supplemental information. Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. What is Flight Following? Flight following is a service provided by radar ATC facilities. Where Can You Get Flight Following?

Transponder 52

Transponder Weather Pilot Flight Plan 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app).

Clearance 52

Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 16, 2024

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. Upon returning to the U.S., destination airport of their ETA.

Air Defense Identification Zone 52

Air Defense Identification Zone Transponder Pilot Flight Plan 52