Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

The flight must be conducted in VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions, as a safety pilot is insufficient for IFR conditions unless appropriately rated and the flight is conducted under IFR. Without this, you cannot act as PIC during the flight.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. T: TRANSPONDER INSPECTION (FAR 91.413) The transponder also must be inspected every 24 calendar months, even for flight under VFR (visual flight rules).

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. VFR Visual Flight Rules VFR is a set of regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft using visual cues and without relying on instruments.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece. Other than at LGAV, where you’ll clear customs, immigration, quarantine (CIQ) quickly within the general aviation terminal (GAT), expect to clear CIQ in the main terminal along with scheduled commercial passengers.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has tailored each airspace to ensure traffic flows in and out of the airport safely. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

IFR vs VFR Radio Calls Different flight rules have different radio calls. When starting out, you will fly under visual flight rules (VFR). Instrument flight rules flying (IFR) is more procedural, meaning more radio calls. We’re at the general aviation ramp with Information Alpha.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Holding a Private Pilot Certificate grants individuals the freedom to fly single-engine airplanes under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), making it a popular choice for aviation enthusiasts. From general aviation to commercial aviation and becoming an airline pilot, the opportunities are vast and varied.

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