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...]
How to Open a VFR Flight Plan
On cross-country flights, it's essential you file a VFR flight plan for search and rescue purposes. However, just because you filed the flight plan, doesn't mean it's open. So, what's the best way to … [Read more...]
What does AUTO mean in the METAR?
Occasionally you will run across the term "AUTO" in an Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR). What does it mean, but more importantly, is this relevant to you as a pilot? The absence or presence of … [Read more...]