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...]
What are standard takeoff minimums?
This is such a complicated question. Standard takeoff minimums depend on a multitude of factors such as what FAA Part you're operating under, the standard instrument departure, and the airport's … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between a Category, Class and Type of Aircraft?
It is hard to figure the difference between a category, type, and class of aircraft when pilots first start out. Part of the problem for pilots is often these definitions don't apply to them … [Read more...]
How to Pick Up VFR Flight Following
Picking up flight following is a critical final step in the VFR flight planning process. On cross country flights, the sequence of events starts with planning the flight, filing the flight plan, … [Read more...]
How to Cancel a VFR and IFR Flight Plan
Flight plans are an essential part of flight planning for both IFR and VFR pilots. Creating, opening and closing flight plans are relatively easy, if you know how to do it. But, as with anything, … [Read more...]