. A public use airport is open to public use - you are part of the public! The only airports you can't use with out asking propr permission are military and private airports, Most airports used by personal aircraft do not even have a control tower or air traffic control, you don't have to ask anyone for permisson to land.

It will vary with the aircraft, but most light planes can operate out of a 3000 tp 3500 ft runway safely.

A little news for Stephen - there are only a hand full of airports that require arrival reservations, and that is only for IFR arrivals at peak times. Private aircraft do not buy "landing slots". Major terminals hubs may charge higher landing fees than a GA airport, but by law, a public airport can not refuse use to any aircraft.

While Eric is correct about the degree, he did not answer the question!

Few people would consider being a CFI a "career field", for most it's just a way to build hours.

Yes, a 20 year old can find a position as a CFI, but it may not even pay the rent. Your pay and flight hours will be subject to the whims of the weather (instruction, even most instrument instruction, is VFR), the personal schedules of your students, and the maintenace schedule of the aircraft.

Last weak eye kud knot spel pile it

Now eye R 1.

Although I do fly at the controls from time to time I am not a certified pilot. I never finished my training.

Or the pilot(s) forget(s) to turn them OFF...!
Then Suzy calls "Captain, do you still want that seat belt sign ON...?"

Source(s):

Retired airline pilot
Yes... it used to happen to me, to err is human...!

What is AVC? I know it is a video codec for computers, could be autonomous vehicle control, american veterinary council, but have no clue as to how it relates to aircraft or Air Traffic Control!

Wait, got it automatic volume control...keeps ATC from being too loud on your headset!!!! :)

Good question, but I really don't know. That's why I answer questions in the AIRCRAFT category. If I knew about that stuff, I would hang out in CONSUMER ELECTRONICS or something like that.