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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Maintaining awareness of airspace boundaries helps with the planning and carrying out of successful flights. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude. Altitude and intentions (e.g.,

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The ICAO Phonetic Alphabet: A Pilot's Guide to the Aviation Alphabet

Flexair

Practical Applications in Aviation Using the Phonetic Alphabet in Flight Operations The phonetic alphabet is used in various flight operations, including communicating tail numbers, flight plans, and coordinates. It ensures that information is transmitted accurately, reducing the risk of errors.

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VFR Flight Following–a pilots’ guide

Flight Training Central

The controller will want to know your present position, aircraft type/tail number, altitude, and your destination. The controller will want to know your present position, aircraft type/tail number, altitude, and your destination. For further flight following, suggest Memphis Center on one-two-eight, point two-two.” DO listen up!

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Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

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New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. change the transponder to 1200) after terminating flight following or cancelling IFR.

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How to get an IFR clearance at a non-towered airport

Flight Training Central

To review, flying an IFR trip involves four main steps: File a flight plan (either with Flight Service or in an aviation app). Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. At the end of the flight, cancel IFR (either after landing or when the destination airport is in sight).