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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

An Instrument Rating is far more than a regulatory box to checkits one of the most empowering, safety-enhancing, and rewarding experiences youll have as a pilot. What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

Every airline/operator must establish a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). Passenger safety is paramount to the FAA, so routine checks and inspections are mandatory.

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Class B Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. If flying under IFR, you’ll need a VOR or TACAN receiver, or an RNAV system (GPS).

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. It’s used by aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR – flying in the clouds).