Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) enable flight in challenging conditions (Instrument Meteorological Conditions or IMC) but require a distinct and often challenging skillset compared to Visual Flight ...
It was November in Seattle. The ceiling had been going up and down all morning. A pilot was heard on the unicom asking for a runway advisory-he was still 6 miles out. Although he was instrument rated, ...
A "pop-up" is an on-the-spot IFR clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC), often granted without a pre-filed flight plan or briefing, serving as a vital safety option to avoid hazardous scud running.