Can pilots fly anywhere they want?

Private pilots can fly nearly anywhere. For most of the country, VFR flying requires no notice and no approvals. Just hop in your plane and go!

How do pilots use waypoints?

A waypoint is most often used to indicate a change in direction, speed, or altitude along the desired path. Aviation RNAV procedures make use of both fly-over and fly-by waypoints. A fly-over waypoint is a waypoint that must be crossed vertically by an aircraft.

How are pilots scheduled?

Pilots can either receive their schedules a month before their first scheduled flight or just a week or two in advance. Typically, schedules are received by mid-month. The extent of trip trading depends on the airline, though generally, most pilots fly what is assigned to them.

How do airlines assign pilots?

Most airlines use a Preferential Bidding System to determine routes. Basically, pilots submit which routes they want to fly (based on location, schedule, etc.) and then a system assigns them routes, with more senior pilots having preference on getting their choices.

How do airlines choose routes?

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 internationally?

With a private pilot’s license, you can fly pretty much anywhere, as long as you are in compliance with the airspace regulations set out by your country of destination. For more information, check out this article from Flying Magazine that explains international flights for private pilots in detail.

Which waypoints are designated fly-over waypoints?

The Missed Approach Waypoint MAWP will always be a Fly-over waypoint. The missed approach holding waypoint (MAHWP) will always be a Fly-over way point in the navigational database but will not always be charted as such in the event the waypoint is a dual use waypoint.

How do you fly waypoints?

Start DJI GO, connect your mobile device to the remote controller, and power on both the remote controller and the drone. Tap the intelligent flight modes icon on left side of DJI GO. Tap the Waypoints icon. Scroll the map to the location where you’d like to fly your mission.