Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

To log the approach toward instrument currency the flight must remain on an IFR flight plan throughout the approach and landing. Under which of the following conditions must a pilot have at least an instrument rating? For any flight above an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL, when the visibility is less than 3 miles.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Approach Descent 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Each is defined by varying ceilings and visibility. They stand for Visual Flight Rules, Marginal Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules, and Low Instrument Flight Rules. IFR = Ceilings between 500’ and 999’ AGL and/or visibility between 1 and 3 miles.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling AGL Visual Flight Rules 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL.

AGL 52

AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. The shelves extend outwards from the core.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52