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What is a Special VFR Cloud Clearance?

January 14, 2024 By Sarah Fritts

What is a Special VFR Clearance?

What is a Special VFR clearance? Special VFR clearances allow VFR pilots to land at surface E, class D, and some C and B airports when the field is IFR, but only if: the pilot can stay clear of … [Read more...]

Why Pilots Should Read Advisory Circulars

August 8, 2023 By Sarah Fritts

Have you ever dug around for a specific piece of aviation information but couldn't find the reference? For example, where does it say you can use the VHF frequency 123.45 as an Air to Air … [Read more...]

The Six Best Aviation Books

July 22, 2021 By Sarah Fritts

What books should every pilot have on their bookshelf? There is an endless number of resources for pilots. It's hard to know where to turn when you first start flying which ones are the … [Read more...]

When Are Pilots Required to Wear Seat Belts?

July 20, 2021 By Sarah Fritts

When do pilots need to wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses? Do PICs always have to brief passengers? The seat belt rules are pretty straightforward and leave little room for interpretation. The … [Read more...]

The Differences Between Jeppesen and FAA charts

February 3, 2021 By Sarah Fritts

Most pilots start out with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) charts, but at some point in their career, they have to make the switch to Jeppesen plates. The transition between the two charts … [Read more...]

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