What does VFR and IFR stand for in flying? VFR means visual flight rules, while IFR means Instrument Flight Rules. While many different types of flights occur under these two rules, every aircraft that leaves the ground will fall into one, or both, of th
This is what Center expects from you when you contact them. This assumes that you are flying IFR, as almost all pilots do in Infinite Flight. If you are departing and have a flight plan: Upon contact, “Check-In.” ATC will respond with “Radar Contact.” If you Check-In you do not...
The best way to take your X-Plane flying to the next level of realism is with Air Traffic Control (ATC)! Getting comfortable talking on the radio is a critical step in any pilot’s journey. With this release, we are improving the built-in ATC in X-Plane to add a new level of imme...
The advancements in flight simulation technology have made it possible to experience incredibly realistic flying without leaving your home. Whether you are a beginner looking to get a taste of flying or a seasoned pilot wanting to hone your skills, there is something for everyone in the world of...
What is Standard Instrument Departure (SID)? Enhancing Efficiency in IFR Departures A Standard Instrument Departure (SID) is a pre-defined flight path that aircraft follow during the initial departure phase under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Standard Instrument Departure (SID) refers to an aircraft...
A good IFR platform? what makes an airplane a good one for instrument flying? Flexibility, for one, plus stability, range and modern avionicsJOSEPH E. JEB BURNSIDEAviation Safety
Losing communications in hard IFR can most certainly be considered an emergency situation. Again, use good judgment as encouraged in AIM 6-4-1. The controllers have essentially closed the airport and are clearing all traffic away from you, which is annoying a whole lot of people; 99.9 percent...
Type of flying: IFR cross country trips iPad model: iPad Air 2, WiFi only, 64GB Like fishing or golf, having the right equipment is a fun part of being a pilot, and I’m guilty of “gear syndrome.” There’s always just one more thing I need… The iPad has made some of this ge...
Now when planning an IFR flight using GPS make sure you know what type of GPS equipment is on board. At AeroGuard our aircraft are WAAS was equipped. Having WAAS on board allows us to fly GPS approaches with lower minimums. Another benefit is that we can plan a GPS approach at both ou...
If the airspeed is too slow, or the altimeter too high, it's most likely because the pitch is wrong. This can be corrected as the eyes come back to the AI. As all flying instructors tell their students, "trust your instruments". However, in order to be able to successfully trust your...