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If you can manage to do so without putting yourself at risk after leaving your last cleared routing, you should: Maintain a trueairspeed of no more than 400knots and preferably an altitude between 10,000 and 25,000feet. If flying under InstrumentFlightRules (IFR), you must follow standard lost-communication procedures.
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. (
Requirements apply only to instrumentflightrule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) or greater and/or max cruising trueairspeed (TAS) greater than 250 knots (kts). For more information, see AIC 46/24. Europe ADS-B is mandated for all aircraft.
Requirements apply only to instrumentflightrule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) or greater and/or max cruising trueairspeed (TAS) greater than 250 knots (kts). For more information, see AIC 81/22. Europe ADS-B is mandated for all aircraft.
You might think that InstrumentFlightRules (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 flightplanning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR FlightPlan?
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