Any private pilot flying below 10,000 feetcan request a special VFR clearance from ATC and, if the clearance is granted, need only stay out of the clouds – no minimum distance is required. Does tower close VFR flight plans? Will the airport tower close your VFR flight plan?Yes, but ONL...
(VFR) are just that, a set of rules adopted by the FAA to govern aircraft flight when the pilot has visual reference. ... On the other hand, visual meteorological conditions (VMC) areexpressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling meeting or exceeding the minimums ...
IFR allows pilots to get above the clouds to smoother air, above terrain and obstacles, and above much of the traffic. Under IFR, air traffic control provides a watchful eye and will bring to attention any potential traffic hazards. It is still the responsibility of the pilot-in-command to...
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Weather briefers might warn of mountain obscuration, but more often I find blue skies with a thin layer of clouds blanketing the valleys in which airports lie. Flying VFR over the top on these mornings-while keeping legal cloud separation-often delivers a smooth and stunningly beautiful flight ...
Sometimes we don't belong in the clouds Discusses allowances pilots, whether IFR or VFR, have to make for weather. Three kinds of pilots; Basic VFR pilot who flies in good weather; The instrument-rated pilot who flies IFR only when he has to; The instrument-rated pilot who use... RL...
Whiteouts are different than flat light, though they can be just as hazardous. Whiteouts occur when pilots experience a loss of depth perception due to "being surrounded by blowing snow, dust, sand, mud or water. There are no shadows, no horizon or clouds and all depth-...
I was perhaps 15 minutes into the final leg of the trip when the first small cloud got in my way. I didn’t know the term “scud-running” at the time but I supposed that’s what I was doing now. I dodged a few clouds and popped through a few that were thin enough. I think ...
as was the case on Sunday when Bryant's helicopter crashed amid heavy clouds and fog. Island Express helicopters which owned the Sikorsky S-76 B was onlycertified to operateunder what's called Visual Flight Rules which mean pilots must be able to clearly see outside the helicopter in daylight...
Any private pilot flying below 10,000 feet can request a special VFR clearance from ATC and, if the clearance is granted, need only stay out of the clouds – no minimum distance is required. Do you need clearance for VFR corridor? All VFR aircraft operating in Class B airspace require a...