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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Cirrus SR22 Oxbow, Oregon/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: WPR23FA141 Before the flight the noninstrument-rated private pilot generated and received a commercial weather briefing before takeoff that showed instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, mountain obscuration, and moderate icing to 14,000 feet msl.

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Instrument Flying (IFR) FAQs – top questions this week

Flight Training Central

Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Cirrus SR22 Oxbow, Oregon/Injuries: 2 Fatal NTSB Report: WPR23FA141 Before the flight the noninstrument-rated private pilot generated and received a commercial weather briefing before takeoff that showed instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, mountain obscuration, and moderate icing to 14,000 feet msl.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2025

Universal Weather

Requirements apply only to instrument flight rule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) or greater and/or max cruising true airspeed (TAS) greater than 250 knots (kts). For more information, see AIC 46/24.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2024– WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Universal Weather

Requirements apply only to instrument flight rule (IFR) flights and only for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 5700 kg (12,566 lbs.) or greater and/or max cruising true airspeed (TAS) greater than 250 knots (kts). For more information, see AIC 81/22.

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The Turn Coordinator Explained

Pilot Institute

The turn coordinator is a vital instrument, particularly for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. The rate of turn is dependent upon True Airspeed (TAS) and bank angle. In other words, for a higher True Airspeed, a greater bank angle is required to maintain the same rate of turn.