All posts tagged VFR

Cloud Clearance Made Easy – The Point and Wait Video

By | November 3, 2009 | Flying Tips | 3 Comments

There has been a lot of talk about the “point and wait” trick for cloud clearance since my first post on the subject. To clear up any questions on the matter, I went up and shot some video of this rule of thumb in action. Check it out and spread the word.

Cloud Clearance: The Point and Wait Trick

By | August 18, 2009 | Flying Tips | 11 Comments
Cloud-Avoidance

It’s a good idea to avoid the clouds as much as possible. For IFR pilots, you’ll typically find a smoother ride in the clear. VFR pilots have no choice on the matter: per cloud-clearance rules, it’s the law! But what about that cloud out on the horizon? You don’t need a Sporty’s sight-level to tell if you’re going to hit that puffy cumulus up ahead. All you need is a finger! Read more…

Thunderstorm Avoidance The Old Fashioned Way

By | July 1, 2009 | Advanced Flying | 4 Comments

Summer is upon us and with it comes the inevitable thunderstorm. This is especially true in the Southeast where the forecast for “vicinity thunderstorms” dominates nearly every TAF. Thunderstorms don’t always have to spell out a cancelled flight, but proper thunderstorm avoidance requires a heightened level of awareness from us as pilots. Read more…

VFR Flight Above the Clouds

By | June 24, 2009 | Flight Training | 6 Comments

A lot of VFR pilots talk about punching through holes in the cloud deck and flying on top. This usually raises a few eyebrows, and brings up a few questions. Is this legal? And more importantly, is it safe? Read more…

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