RIGHT OF WAY RULES (RP)
91.113 Right-of-way rules When a rule of this section gives another aircraft the right-of-way, the pilot shall give way to that aircraft...
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The Pilots Journal
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET INSPIRED TO FLY
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TRSA AIRSPACE (RP)
What Is TRSA Airspace? TRSA stands for Terminal Radar Service Area. TRSAs surround Class D airports with high levels of traffic. The...
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GROUND EFFECT (RP)
Ground effect is like a cushion of air that is felt in an airplane just before touch down, it feels as if the airplane does not what to...
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AIRCRAFT LIGHTING (RP)
For aircraft to be legal to fly at night under VFR conditions, they must have the daytime required equipment plus a few other equipment...
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AIRPORT LIGHTING (RP)
Airport lighting is used at the majority of airports for night operation. Airports use a standardized lighting system, so they are all...
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NIGHT FLYING CONSIDERATIONS (RP)
Seeing at Night Our eyes work different at night than during the day. Deep inside the eyes are tiny “rods” and “cones”. The rods, more so...
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FLYING AT NIGHT (RP)
Flying at night can be very exceeding and rewarding, especially during evening flights and watching the sunset or even early morning...
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ILLUSIONS (RP)
If you are familiar with the airports in your local area, you might have noticed some runways are narrower than others or some maybe...
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REFUELING PROCEDURES (RP)
When refueling any aircraft caution should be taken due to static electricity. Static electricity is formed when by the fraction of air...
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COLLISION AVOIDANCE & RUNWAY INCURSIONS (RP)
Collision Avoidance Under FAR Part 91 there are a few enhanced safety of flight items that have been established, such as right-of-way...
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CHART SUPPLEMENT (RP)
Chart Supplements cover all public/private airports, seaplane bases, heliports, and military bases in the United States, Puerto Rico,...
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AIRPORT DIAGRAMS (RP)
In today’s world of digital, we have digital maps to help us navigate around by using our phone, IPad or tablet. Unfortunately, as a...
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ALCOHOL & DRUGS (RP)
Alcohol Alcohol impairs the efficiency of the human body. When someone is intoxicated that means the amount of alcohol in the...
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ADS-B (RP)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance system, very similar to radar, which increases capacity and makes...
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CLASS ECHO AIRSPACE (RP)
Class E (Echo) airspace is controlled airspace by ATC using radar coverage. This is also the most confusing airspace to understand....
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CLASS ALPHA AIRSPACE (RP)
CLASS A Airspace Class A (alpha) airspace covers the entire Earth. If you look at any sectional chart i.e., VFR or IFR, Class A airspace...
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NOTAM and TFR's (RP)
Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM), are time-critical and are temporary. They may come out without any advanced notice. Prior to any flight,...
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SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (RP)
Special Use Airspace Military Operating Area Prohibited Area Restricted Area Warning Area National Security TFR Military Operating Area...
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CLASS GULF AIRSPACE (RP)
Class G (Gulf) airspace is uncontrolled airspace. That means you can fly in it without talking to ATC. Even when departing or arriving at...
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CLASS CHARLIE AIRSPACE (RP)
CLASS C (Charlie) Airspace Class C (Charlie) airports are not as busy as the large Class Bravo airports. Charlie airports are mid-size...
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