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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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TRSA Airspace Explained (Terminal Radar Service Area)

Pilot Institute

You might have come across this term while studying for your written exam, or maybe it popped up on your sectional chart during flight planning. These services include traffic advisories and sequencing of arrivals and departures for aircraft operating under both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

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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.; The sheer number of options available in the legend gives you a hint to the amount of information available.

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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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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

This makes visual flight rules (VFR) flying much easier and a whole lot more fun. But youll need a powerful computer to run the VR headset with a flight simulator. VR headsets do have some drawbacks, particularly for instrument flight rules (IFR) flight.

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Pilot’s Guide to Airspace

Flight Training Central

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pilot Certificates and Ratings

Airspeed Junkie

Holding a Private Pilot Certificate grants individuals the freedom to fly single-engine airplanes under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), making it a popular choice for aviation enthusiasts. Holding an Instrument Rating significantly enhances a pilot’s capabilities, making it a valuable addition to any pilot certificate.

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