Airlines Instrument Flight Rules Weather 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 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. The aircraft is flown using only the instruments with no visual references to the outside world. Ready to learn more? What Is IFR?
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. Look up airline pilot positions at job posting sites; youll find that the average requirements are either thousands of flight hours or advanced ratings and certifications.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
We can’t cover them all here, but here are a few recent improvements we’ve noticed with MSFS: Improved flight models and ground physics. More realistic instrumentation (e.g., Visual improvements with lighting and weather. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a 1-to-1 replica of a Boeing 787 airliner yoke.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 30, 2025
An Instrument Rating is far more than a regulatory box to checkits one of the most empowering, safety-enhancing, and rewarding experiences youll have as a pilot. What Is an Instrument Rating? An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Ground School Ground school covers aviation theory, navigation, weather, regulations, and more. Additional Ratings & Advanced Certifications Instrument Rating Adding an instrument rating allows you to fly in clouds, low visibility, and busy airspace under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
The requirement applies to private, commercial, and airline transport pilots, as well as flight engineers and navigators who fly internationally. Better yet, you can add ratings to your license, such as the instrument or multi-engine ratings. You also keep your piloting skills sharp by conducting flight lessons regularly.
Northstar VFR
MAY 2, 2024
By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. One responsibility we take on before any flight, under visual or instrument flight rules, is ensuring we have gathered all information pertinent to the safety of that specific flight.
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