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. There are a few exceptions when the aircraft can be flown outside of this timeframe, such as when a special flight permit is issued.

Annual Inspection 64

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

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.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

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.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

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.

Clearance 52

Clearance Runway Approach Pilot 52