Sage-Tips

Can you fly through an ADIZ?

There is no ADIZ between the U.S. and Canada. According to FAR Part 99, if penetrating an ADIZ , all aircraft of U.S. or foreign registry must file, activate, and close a flight plan with the appropriate aeronautical facility. Be sure to activate your flight plan before crossing the ADIZ .

How do airlines determine flight paths?

It turns out airlines decide where to fly based on location, hubs, stopovers, passenger interest (both in the route and how much they’re willing to pay), info purchased from airline booking companies, competition from other airlines, and a whole lot more.

Can private pilots fly drones?

The FAA has made it easy to add a Drone License (officially a “Small Un-manned Aerial System“, or sUAS, Certificate) if you hold a sport, recreational, private, commercial pilot, or ATP certificate. You must be current, meaning that you must have had a flight review less than 24 months ago.

What should you do if you land behind a larger aircraft?

Landing behind a larger aircraft- when parallel runway is closer than 2,500 feet. Consider possible drift to your runway. Stay at or above the larger aircraft’s final approach flight path- note its touchdown point.

What happens if you fly through the wake of another aircraft?

Wake turbulence can impose rolling moments exceeding the roll-control authority of encountering aircraft, causing possible injury to occupants and damage to aircraft. Pilots should always be aware of the possibility of a wake turbulence encounter when flying through the wake of another aircraft, and adjust the flight path accordingly.

What kind of regulations does the Federal Aviation Administration have?

FAA Regulations Forms Handbooks & Manuals Orders & Notices Subnav: Regulations 2 Pilot Records Database Policy & Guidance Rulemaking Temporary Flight Restrictions Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) Space Subnav: Space 1 Additional Information Airspace Integration Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement Environmental

What are the FAA’s separation standards for aircraft?

FAA Response: FAA ‘s separation standards vary for different segments of flight and in and around an airport. Separation standards include three dimensions: lateral (wing tip to wing tip), vertical (the varying altitude of the aircraft), and in-trail (tail of one plane to the nose of the plane behind it).