atc

I've been told that towers for most airports in class delta airspace don't have radar, and that tower / ground only controls the movement areas of the airport, and not any actual airspace. If that's the case, how does ATC provide separation between IFR aircraft on a foggy day where the...

Normally when I ask for flight following (flying VFR) I have a clear destination airport in mind: "Magu Approach, Cessna XXX 5 miles northeast Camarillo @ 3,500 for 5,500 to El Monte" But, how should I ask for flight following if I do NOT have a destination in mind. For example, a sightseeing...

Air safety institute posted a video about whether or not to give the approach controller all your info on your initial call-up. That's the technique I use when calling approach. ("NY Approach, Skyhawk 1234 Romeo".) When I call the tower for landing or taxiing, then I give them all the info...

What are some of the top suggestions for VFR / IFR radio training outside the airplane? Any experiences/feedback that you'd like to share from your own training?

Hi, TLDR: Controllers at new-for-me airport clear folks for simultaneous use of the active runway. I am in the process of joining a new club which has 5 infrequntly-used planes to fly. Today I flew with the Grand Poo-Bah of the club (GPB hereafter, not intended to be demeaning, just an...

I've been working on a team including pilots and a former air traffic controller to develop an app for just over a year now, and I'm pleased to announce that it's now available. Back in 2015, I was just in the process of looking for a plane to buy when my wife and two kids and I ended up moving...

I haven't flown into a tower controlled airport in awhile and wanted to "knock the rust off". I'm sure there are several low time VFR pilots like myself that are a bit apprehensive about doing this...don't be! I filmed my interactions with ATC during Approach, Tower hand off, and Departure. I...