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  1. What are the FAA requirements for an aircraft to be IFR certified?

    For IFR flight, the following instruments and equipment are required: (1) Instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (b) of this section, and, for night flight, instruments and …

  2. instrument flight rules - Is using a VOR considered IFR or VFR ...

    Sep 25, 2020 · IFR (Instrument Flying Rules) is a set of rules, procedures, and regulations governing the flight of aircraft solely with reference to flight instruments instead of the ground. …

  3. Are there any LSA aircraft that can be flown IFR in IMC?

    Are there any LSA aircraft that are IFR certified? A LSA would be the perfect private commuter plane for an instrument rated private pilot. If not, what are the most cost effective airplanes that ...

  4. faa regulations - Can an IFR clearance be issued and flown …

    Oct 12, 2015 · Can the pilot get an IFR clearance? If the airport had class E airspace from the surface up it would be in controlled airspace from the ground and I'm positive that an IFR …

  5. instrument flight rules - What altitude to use for IFR off-airways ...

    Jul 4, 2020 · Say I want to fly off-airways (both Victor airways and T routes) for my IFR flight, direct to my destination in the US. How do I know what my off-route altitude should be so I can …

  6. Who closes an airline's IFR flight plan and when?

    Jan 28, 2017 · This applies equally to IFR and VFR flightplans, to big passenger jets and small one-person GA aircraft. If the destination airport — any airport of any size — has an operating …

  7. faa regulations - Can I use an expired IFR-certified GPS with an out …

    Jan 9, 2015 · I know I should update the database in my GPS, but nevertheless I'm wondering if i can use an expired IFR-certified GPS with an out-of-date database in lieu of DME

  8. Is Pitot Heat required for IFR? - Aviation Stack Exchange

    Sep 14, 2023 · For IFR flight, the following instruments and equipment are required: (1) Instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (b) of this section, and, for night flight, …

  9. Can an aircraft operate IFR without ground-based navigation?

    The AIM contains the information required to operate under IFR using GPS 1. To summarize the requirements, WAAS (but not "traditional" GPS) may be used stand-alone without an alternate …

  10. Can you switch from VFR to IFR during a flight?

    Oct 5, 2022 · If a pilot has filed an IFR flight plan originating from an uncontrolled airport without ATC services, and weather conditions permit takeoff under VMC, the pilot can take off, and …