Clearance Instrument Flight Rules Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
In contrast to a control tower, an FSS is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances to aircraft. IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe.
Photographic Logbook
APRIL 19, 2024
It was eerie, but this is why ATC and instrument flight rules exist: to prevent instrument pilots from colliding with obstructions, terrain, and other airplanes. A hint of movement beyond the Plexiglas pulled my eyes from the instruments again. I swallowed my objection and read the clearance back to the controller.
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. Does the approach match the clearance? You may also include significant weather conditions, wind shear, or excessive turbulence.
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