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 97

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 64

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 Pilot 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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Approach Runway Air Traffic Control Descent 86

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Instrument flying is all about mentally staying ahead of the aircraft. The approach procedure is often the most complicated part of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. Set your altimeter bug accordingly. Things can happen fast, and there’s little time to improvise on the spot.

Approach 52

Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Consider getting flight following to improve your situational awareness.

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52