Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An Instrument Rating is far more than a regulatory box to checkits one of the most empowering, safety-enhancing, and rewarding experiences youll have as a pilot. What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

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Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.

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Approach Descent Runway Final Approach 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Before RNAV, pilots had to rely on radios (NAVAIDs) and antennas on the ground such as VORs (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range) and NDBs (Non-Directional Beacons). Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). Thats up to you!

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Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

WayMan

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding these procedures is essential for pilots flying under IFR ( Instrument Flight Rules ) to maintain organized, safe, and efficient air traffic. What Are Standard Instrument Departure (SIDs)? SID stands for Standard Instrument Departure.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Runway VOR 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

Even though I was likely to be cleared through the outer ring by ATC (air traffic control) while on an instrument flight plan, I filed a route from Sodus to the Williamsport VOR (FQM) that circumvented the TFR entirely. It added less than 10 minutes to the overall flight time. Runway and raindrops. Foolish mortal.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

Touch and go – aircraft lands on the runway and then accelerates to take off again. If it’s a taxi clearance, familiarize yourself with routes to the active runway. For a flight following clearance, use the CRAFT mnemonic. IFR vs VFR Radio Calls Different flight rules have different radio calls.

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Clearance Runway Approach Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Instrument flying is all about mentally staying ahead of the aircraft. The approach procedure is often the most complicated part of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The heading contains the city, state, airport, runway, and approach name. Are there runway closures? Is the ILS operational?

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52