There are a number of differences between flying in the UK and flying in the US and whilst you should check the latest copy of the FAA FAR/AIM for full guidance, an outline of some of the more pertinent differences are given in the book.
Full details of all of the following are given in the book and some may be viewed as examples on this site.
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| Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) |
| Aeronautical Charts and Publications |
| Aircraft Call Signs |
| Ground Call Signs |
| Altimeter Settings |
| VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels |
| Density Altitudes |
| Controlled Airspace Definitions |
| Special Use Airspace |
| Flight Service Stations |
| En-route Flight Advisory Service - Flight Watch |
| VFR Flight Plans |
| VFR Weather Minimums |
| Controlled Field Procedures |
| Uncontrolled Airfield Operations |
| Common Traffic Advisory Frequency Procedures |
| Visual Glide-slope Indicators |
| Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways |
| Terminal Radar Services |
| VFR Radar Advisory Service |
| Traffic Advisories - Flight Following |
| VFR Corridors, Flyways and Transition Routes |
| Emergency Services Available |
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