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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. The ceiling must be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation. A minimum ceiling of 600 (precision approach) or 800 feet (for a non-precision approach). True airspeed.