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The Other Airspace Rules

Written by Thomas Turner

Remember when airspace rules were about avoiding collisions with other airplanes? Return with me now to those days of yore, when Class B airspace and MOAs were designed to keep us safe, not secure.

Remember the Cessna 182 that blundered into the prohibited airspace around Washington DC recently -- the one that meandered within four miles of the White House -- he didn’t mean any harm, right? Well I’ve got a hot flash for you...

The FAA, The Law, and Your Certificate

Written by Doug Marshall

What happens if you read back a clearance and comply, but ATC claims you busted altitude? The findings of a recent court case might surprise you.

The Best of All Possible Worlds

Written by Jeff Pardo

Wouldn't it be nice to have the privileges of an instrument pilot but retain the VFR freedoms of choosing your own path in the clear blue? Well, for those of you who have earned an instrument ticket, there are a few strategies at our disposal that might be worth reviewing. There's nothing underhanded about them either; these options aren't ploys or smooth moves. They're well defined ATC procedures. The only "trick" is knowing the few strings that are attached. Here's how to use the system without abusing it...

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