Airplanes Instrument Flight Rules True Airspeed 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
If you can manage to do so without putting yourself at risk after leaving your last cleared routing, you should: Maintain a true airspeed of no more than 400knots and preferably an altitude between 10,000 and 25,000feet. If flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), you must follow standard lost-communication procedures.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Velocity Andrews, North Carolina/Injuries: 1 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA194 The owner recently purchased the experimental amateur-built, modified airplane. He did not have a lot of experience in the make and model airplane, so he hired the accident pilot to conduct the first flight since recent modifications.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. Type of flight. True airspeed.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
Piper PA-28-180 Riverside, California/Injuries: 1 Minor NTSB Report: WPR23LA156 The pilot completed the airplanes engine run-up and carburetor heat function checks with no anomalies noted. Velocity Andrews, North Carolina/Injuries: 1 Fatal NTSB Report: ERA23FA194 The owner recently purchased the experimental amateur-built, modified airplane.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 22, 2025
The turn coordinator is a vital instrument, particularly for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. A red flag, typically found on the right side of the instrument above the miniature airplane symbol, indicates the operational status of the instrument. What Is a Turn Coordinator?
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