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What is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)?

WayMan

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is a pivotal part of the curriculum at Wayman Aviation Academy, located in Miami. This blog delves into the importance of IFR in pilot training and how Wayman Aviation School equips its students with the skills necessary to fly confidently and safely under instrument flight conditions.

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IFR vs VFR in Aviation | Understanding the Differences

Pilot Institute

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. IFR stands for instrument flight rules. There are fewer rules What you see is what you get.

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What Does A-TOMATO-FLAMES Mean?

Pilot Institute

It’s broken down into three main sections: 91.205(b) – VFR Day : Covers A-TOMATO-FLAMES, which lists the equipment you need for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) day flights. 91.205(c) – VFR Night : Adds the FLAPS items needed for VFR night flights.

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What are Helicopter Point in Space (PinS) Procedures?

Pilots Who Ask Why

Part of the issue is that the majority of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) infrastructure across the globe is designed with fixed wing aircraft in mind. So many helicopter accidents still happen because of weather related threats and decision making.

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AI airport weather stations may yet proliferate

AOPA

Special Flight Rules Area), flying under instrument flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions bound for General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport in Boston—without being able to conduct a radio check on the ground because Potomac had no unicom.

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Quiz: Regulations for Instrument Flight Rules

Flight Training Central

To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need to have flown six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions. six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.

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Training and Safety Tip: Scanning for traffic

AOPA

A primary responsibility of all pilots—whether flying under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules—is to see and avoid other aircraft.