Flight Deck Instrument Flight Rules Visual Flight Rules 
Universal Weather
AUGUST 1, 2025
Flight visibility is the average forward horizontal distance, from the flight deck, at which prominent unlighted objects can be seen and identified. Precipitation reduces visibility, depending upon intensity and droplet size, and light drizzle and/or snow can hinder visual flight rule (VFR) operations.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
IFR Instrument Flight Rules IFR is the set of rules that allow pilots to fly by reference to instruments in the flight deck when flying by visual reference is not safe. A structured approach to SRM helps pilots learn to gather information, analyze it, and make sound decisions.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 26, 2024
Enforce a Sterile Flight Deck We all know that there can be a lot of distractions when flying. When you talk to ATC, limit non-essential flight deck conversations. Make sure you’ve briefed all occupants about when they can – and can’t – talk during the flight.
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