Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. IMC – Instrument Meteorological Conditions IMC refers to meteorological conditions that require pilots to fly under IFR.

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

AIRMET ZULU (Icing): moderate icing (AIRMET ZULU also provides freezing-level heights.)

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UTC Turbulence Weather Knot 52

Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

It was eerie, but this is why ATC and instrument flight rules exist: to prevent instrument pilots from colliding with obstructions, terrain, and other airplanes. A hint of movement beyond the Plexiglas pulled my eyes from the instruments again.

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Approach Wind Shear Runway VOR 69

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. You may also include significant weather conditions, wind shear, or excessive turbulence.

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52