The Pilots Journal

Special Use Airspace Military Operating Area Prohibited Area Restricted Area Warning Area National Security TFR ​ Military Operating Area...

CLASS G (Gulf) Airspace Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace. It is the airspace closest to the ground​. Think of Class 'G' - G for...

CLASS E (Echo) Airspace Class E airspace is controlled airspace by ATC. Within the dashed magenta area class E starts at the surface....

CLASS C (Charlie) Airspace Class C (Charlie) airports are not as busy as the large Class Bravo airports. Charlie airports are mid-size...

CLASS D Airspace Some Class D (Delta) airports can be some of the busiest such as; Van Nuys airport just west of Bob Hope (KBUR) in...

CLASS B Airspace Class B (Bravo) airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the nation, such as: LAX​ (Los Angeles) San Diego DFW (Dallas...

CLASS A (Alpha) Airspace Class A airspace covers the entire Earth, it is not shown on sectional charts. Airspace between 18,000 feet MSL...

​Observations Weather forecasts are a combination of surface and upper altitude weather observations. To get the weather observation used...

The pilot in command (PIC) is response for making sure the aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly. If for any reason during the preflight...

Aircraft Airspeeds Below 10,000 feet measured sea level (MSL): Within certain airspace's, VFR corridors and or underneath certain...

In this section, we will discuss all of the other systems on the airplane. Under the Hood (Engine), Propeller Oil system Engine Cooling...

Atmospheric Stability If the atmosphere is in a stable state vertical movement is very little or not at all. However, if the atmosphere...

Atmosphere Weather plays main roles in earth’s atmosphere and for aviation and aircraft performance. The term “weather” is the state of...

Welcome to the airport, as a kid did you ever enjoy going to the airport and planting your face on the windows to watch the airplanes...

Navigation by air, in VFR conditions it is being able to fly an airplane from one location to another and being able to now and monitor...

Flying at night can be very exceeding and rewarding, especially during evening flights and watching the sunset or even early morning...

Medical Certificate FAA Airman Medical Certificate is required for all pilots including student pilots to carry a medical certificate at...

Beginner pilots should become familiar with both VFR ground based navigation systems and ground reference points when learning to fly in...

The “Six Pack” or the six main basic flight instruments of an aircraft allow the pilot to operate the aircraft at its maximum performance...

Aircraft flight controls are what the pilot uses to control an aircraft. During this lesson, remember that aircraft flight control...