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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. The FAA requires specific currency requirements to maintain your instrument flying privileges.