Feb 1, 2025 · VFR is short for ‘visual flight rules’, meaning the pilot primarily controls and navigates the aircraft using outside visual references. IFR stands for ‘instrument flight rules’.

In aviation, instrument flight rules (IFR) is one of two sets of regulations governing all aspects of civil aviation aircraft operations; the other is visual flight rules (VFR).

Each week, this series looks at the IFR experience from a new perspective, and poses a provocative piloting poll question on that subject to let you see what fellow instrument …

IFR allows pilots to get above the clouds to smoother air, above terrain and obstacles, and above much of the traffic. Under IFR, air traffic control provides a watchful eye and will bring to …

Mar 6, 2024 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the fundamental principles, procedures, and benefits of flying under Instrument Flight Rules, providing pilots with the knowledge and …

Aug 6, 2025 · IFR allows pilots to legally and safely operate in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), where external visibility is limited or nonexistent. IFR is also advantageous …

When flying, pilots operate under one of two main sets of rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). These regulations define how a pilot navigates, communicates …

Operating a flight in instrument conditions requires that a pilot must have filed an IFR flight plan. Flight instruments provide the necessary information commonly obtained by simply looking out …

Apr 26, 2025 · Instrument Flight Rules, commonly referred to as IFR, are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions that do not allow for visual …

Mar 22, 2023 · IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules. It is a set of regulations and procedures that govern how pilots fly aircraft when visibility is limited, such as in clouds, fog, or other low …