Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It’s broken down into three main sections: 91.205(b) – VFR Day : Covers A-TOMATO-FLAMES, which lists the equipment you need for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) day flights. 91.205(c) – VFR Night : Adds the FLAPS items needed for VFR night flights.

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Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 98

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

To understand why the six primary instruments look the way they do, you need to have a basic understanding of how they function. The six primary instruments (the six-pack) are the Attitude Indicator (AI), Heading Indicator (HI), Turn Coordinator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Flight Rules Descent 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). There are a few exceptions when the aircraft can be flown outside of this timeframe, such as when a special flight permit is issued. There are also required inspections for civil aircraft.

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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 63

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. S – Static System and Altimeter Check Pilots flying under IFR need their static system and altimeter inspected every 24 months. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up.

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Annual Inspection VOR Federal Aviation Regulations Altimeter 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) certification is crucial for aircraft that need to fly in low visibility or adverse weather conditions. It allows pilots to navigate using instruments instead of relying on visual cues, ensuring safer flights in challenging environments. What is IFR Certification?

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Instrument Flight Rules Visual Flight Rules Weather Altimeter 52

Fear of Landing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A few hours later, the pilot obtained a weather briefing and filed an IFR flight plan before departing Westchester to fly back to Montgomery County. The pilot was instrument rated and the flight was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan: that is, they did not have to stay visual for the flight.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This makes more airports accessible under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Otherwise, the airport would have to suspend flight operations in poor visibility. Cross-check your instruments.

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