Training and Safety Tip: Scanning for traffic
AOPA
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A primary responsibility of all pilots—whether flying under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules—is to see and avoid other aircraft.
AOPA
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A primary responsibility of all pilots—whether flying under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules—is to see and avoid other aircraft.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
When your flight instructor brings up “A-TOMATO-FLAMES,” you might wonder if they’re speaking in code. But the truth is that this acronym serves as a handy tool to help you remember the mandatory equipment for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights, as outlined in FAR 91.205.
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WayMan
APRIL 9, 2024
In the journey to becoming a skilled pilot, understanding the distinctions between Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is pivotal. These two sets of regulations govern aircraft operation under different conditions, playing a crucial role in flight training.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) certification is crucial for aircraft that need to fly in low visibility or adverse weather conditions. It allows pilots to navigate using instruments instead of relying on visual cues, ensuring safer flights in challenging environments. What is IFR Certification?
Flight Training Central
APRIL 12, 2024
If operating under visual flight rules (VFR), yes, a pilot may fly through a military operations area (MOA) without receiving a clearance or communicating with ATC; however, it’s important to understand the risks and activities present within an active MOA.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Type of Traffic: I – Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) V – Visual Flight Rules (VFR) K – NOTAM is a Checklist Q)KZAU/QMRLC/ IV /NBO/A/000/999/4159N0875W005 The fourth element, purpose, relates a NOTAM to certain purposes (intentions) and thus allows retrieval according to the user’s requirements.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
These four categories of flight classify four separate weather conditions. They stand for Visual Flight Rules, Marginal Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules, and Low Instrument Flight Rules. Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility.
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