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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

Aerotime

The company is aiming for the Cavorite X7 to be both VFR (visual flight rules) as well as IFR (instrument flight rules) certified, meaning that the aircraft will be capable of operating in inclement weather conditions, and its operation will not be impeded by weather that might otherwise keep it grounded.

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RAIM vs WAAS Explained Simply: GPS Made Easy

Pilot Institute

During IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights. Certification Requirements The FAA mandates specific navigation capabilities for different flight operations. Aviation technology is driven by a continuous pursuit of accuracy and safety. In aircraft equipped with older avionics.