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Quiz: Regulations for Instrument Flight Rules

Flight Training Central

To log the approach toward instrument currency the flight must remain on an IFR flight plan throughout the approach and landing. Under which of the following conditions must a pilot have at least an instrument rating? For any flight above an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL, when the visibility is less than 3 miles.

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Instrument Flying (IFR) FAQs – top questions this week

Flight Training Central

Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (

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Weather Map Resources: Graphical Forecasts for Aviation

Learn to Fly

Right to left: radar reflectivity; pilot report (PRIREP) icing, turbulence, or other; the flight category, signifying visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, etc.; Figure 3: The GFA legend. A second level (not shown) includes radar echo, visibility, and SIGMET color codes.

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VFR Flight Following Explained

Pilot Institute

Many factors could prevent the controller from providing this service, such as: Radar Limitations Traffic Volume Controller Workload Frequency Congestion The workload-permitting service makes flight following different from Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flights. Are you then forced to stick with that plan?

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Greece: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Flight planning Flight planning procedures and requirements for Greece follow the Eurocontrol policies, and, for business aircraft operators, these procedures are straightforward. However, it’s usually best to have your ground handler assist with flight plan filing in Greece.

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Fight The Pilot Shortage: Steps To Take After Receiving A PPL

Inflight Pilot Training

Obtain An Instrument Rating One of the critical steps towards becoming a pro pilot after receiving your PPL is to obtain an instrument rating. This rating allows you to fly under instrument flight rule (IFR) conditions (low visibility), by relying solely on the aircraft’s instruments.

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World Economic Forum 2024 – Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

During the WEF event in Davos in 2024, all standard Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures will be temporarily suspended. Special procedures for arriving and departing flights have been established for this period. The airspace around Davos will be restricted within a radius of 25 NM.