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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 equipment specified in …

  2. faa regulations - What are the rules for an IFR departure from a ...

    Dec 7, 2023 · The FARs do explicitly account for the possibility of IFR in G, eg 91.179 (b) "each person operating an aircraft under IFR in level cruising flight in uncontrolled airspace shall maintain an …

  3. FAR 91.167 (IFR Fuel Reserves) for jet aircraft

    Jun 5, 2025 · FAR 91.167 (Simplified): For IFR flights in an airplane, you must carry enough fuel to: Fly to your destination airport, descend, fly an instrument approach down to DA/MDA and land. If …

  4. instrument flight rules - Why do helicopter operations avoid IFR ...

    Jun 19, 2020 · 19 Helicopter IFR operations do exist, but the short answer to the thrust of your question is: helicopter IFR is inherently more dangerous than fixed-wing IFR due to the lack of stability.

  5. 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 ...

  6. What are the weather minimums in order to take off under IFR …

    Nov 7, 2022 · Unless otherwise authorized by the FAA, no pilot may takeoff from a civil airport under IFR unless the weather conditions at time of takeoff are at or above the weather minimums for IFR …

  7. Turn radius & Winds for outbound leg calculation (IFR holding)

    Nov 17, 2025 · Turn radius & Winds for outbound leg calculation (IFR holding) Ask Question Asked 2 months ago Modified 2 months ago

  8. What does an "X flagged" VOR mean on an en-route IFR chart?

    Mar 15, 2021 · Source: skyvector.com Maybe I'm looking at the wrong sections / using wrong keywords in the chart user's guide.

  9. Can I use AI for the oral portion of my IFR check ride?

    Feb 13, 2025 · Am I legally allowed to use AI (with careful prompt engineering) as a search tool to locate information in various documents (e.g., FAR/AIM, POH) during the oral portion of my IFR check ride? …

  10. 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. You can fly IFR in …