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Understanding Visual Flight Rules(VFR)

WayMan

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. Essentially, it allows pilots to operate the aircraft with visual references outside the cockpit.

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What Is Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) And When Are They Used?

Northstar VFR

By Josh Page, CFI A few years ago, I took a friend up for a fun scenic flight around our local area. We went up and down the beach and enjoyed all the great sights. As we enjoyed the breathtaking views, a very low layer of clouds rolled in over our airport. I didn’t even notice it!

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VFR vs IFR

WayMan

In the journey to becoming a skilled pilot, understanding the distinctions between Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is pivotal. These two sets of regulations govern aircraft operation under different conditions, playing a crucial role in flight training.

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Ask a CFI: Can a pilot fly through a MOA?

Flight Training Central

If operating under visual flight rules (VFR), yes, a pilot may fly through a military operations area (MOA) without receiving a clearance or communicating with ATC; however, it’s important to understand the risks and activities present within an active MOA.

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Drone Manufacturer AATI Claims First-of-Its-Kind FAA Approval

Flying Magazine

(AATI) says it has received the first FAA exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations of a drone weighing more than 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet.

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Preparing for Helicopter Practical Test Scenarios

Learn to Fly

Example Scenario: You are a private pilot preparing for a day VFR (visual flight rules) flight in a Robinson R44 helicopter from a small municipal airport in the Midwest to a nearby airfield for a leisure trip. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale.

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Instrument Flying (IFR) FAQs – top questions this week

Flight Training Central

These four categories of flight classify four separate weather conditions. They stand for Visual Flight Rules, Marginal Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules, and Low Instrument Flight Rules. What’s the difference between VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR weather?