Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The other uses a much older instrumentthe human eyeball, otherwise known as flying visually. In this article, we will look at both methods as we discuss IFR vs. VFR flight. VFR is short for visual flight rules, meaning the pilot primarily controls and navigates the aircraft using outside visual references.

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Visual Flight Rules Instrument Flight Rules Weather Pilot 90

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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Cockpit Weight-Shift-Control Flight Deck Instrument Meteorological Conditions 40

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights. Understand and Use Modern Avionics Todays cockpits are more technologically advanced than ever.

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Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Or perhaps you’re designing a fully-fledged cockpit that rivals real-world flight training rigs. No matter the complexity, every flight sim setup has these three fundamental elements: The System The Simulator The Peripherals The System The system refers to the computer hardware that runs the simulator software.

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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

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In order to communicate in the cockpit (and protect your hearing), you will need a headset. In order to communicate in the cockpit (and protect your hearing), you will need a headset. #3 While we all have a flashlight on our phone, it will be extremely difficult to use for preflight and in the cockpit.

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