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What is the Difference between VFR-on-Top and VFR-Over-The-Top?

May 31, 2017 By Sarah Fritts

VFR-On-Top vs VFR-Over-The-Top

Why do two totally different concepts have virtually the same name? I have no idea. But, I'll explain both, and give you examples of how to use them. Let's start with the easy one: What is … [Read more...]

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What is true airspeed?

May 17, 2017 By Sarah Fritts

How to find true airspeed

I have a confession. Even after several thousand hours, I have a hard time defining the different types of airspeed. The good thing is you don't need to know the exact definition to be a good … [Read more...]

A Practical Guide To Circling Approaches

April 14, 2017 By Sarah Fritts

How to do a circling approach

Pilots fly circling approaches when it's not possible to do a straight-in approach to the runway after an instrument approach. Circling approaches are necessary for a variety of reasons. The most … [Read more...]

Everything You Need to Know About Prohibited Areas

March 15, 2017 By Sarah Fritts

What are prohibited areas?

Prohibited Areas are one of the six special use airspaces. They, like Restricted Areas, are regulatory in nature which means you can get in serious trouble if you fly through them. Prohibited … [Read more...]

Everything You Need to Know About Alert Areas

March 8, 2017 By Sarah Fritts

What is an Alert Area?

Alert areas are one of the six special use airspaces. The special use airspaces are listed below: Prohibited areas (regulatory) Restricted areas (regulatory) Warning areas Military … [Read more...]

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