You’ve been planning this weekend trip to Martha’s Vineyard for weeks, and the TAF looks manageable—few clouds at 2,500 feet, visibility 5 miles in mist. You’re instrument-rated, the approach minimums are 500 and 1, and you’ve got plenty of fuel for an alternate if needed. But as you start your descent 25 miles out, approach...Read More

You’re flying a small plane at 2,500 feet over rural Tennessee when your navigation display starts flashing. A magenta circle has appeared on your screen labeled “Class C.” You need to talk to someone, right? Don’t you also need specific equipment too before you cross that invisible line in the sky? But wait. What even...Read More