Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need to have flown six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions. six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling Descent Approach 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

This means that you need a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,000ft when operating at airports with Class B, C, D, or E airspace. If the cloud ceiling is less than 1,000ft, youre going to need an IFR clearance or a special VFR clearance. Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command. The short answer is no.

Clearance 52

Clearance Pilot in Command Ceiling 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. This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. The shelves extend outwards from the core.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. At least 1 instrument approach procedure.

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52