Re:“We are left with no choice but to shut down Flytenow”
by pc86 on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @03:17PM
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IFR means that you're certified to fly a plane using no outside visual cues (instruments only). The alternative is VFR, or visual flight rules, which basically means you're only allowed to fly if it's a nice day (gross oversimplification).
Re:“We are left with no choice but to shut down Flytenow”
by ceejayoz on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @03:17PM
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IFR = Instrument Flight Rules
Basically, lets you fly through weather/darkness. The alternative is VFR, Visual Flight Rules.
Re:“We are left with no choice but to shut down Flytenow”
by pc86 on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @03:25PM
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Many countries allow you to fly at night without an IFR rating, including the US, Canada, UK, and most of western Europe.
Re:“We are left with no choice but to shut down Flytenow”
by izacus on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @03:45PM
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One this is to allow flying and the other is if you actually should. Accident rate in low-end bracket of flying is very high (higher than roads and other forms of transport combined) and a huge chunk of accidents is due to inexperience of the pilots.
Re:“We are left with no choice but to shut down Flytenow”
by pc86 on Tuesday December 22, 2015 @04:01PM
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Which was what to do with what? The question was regarding the definition of IFR, and I offered a clarifying statement that IFR does not typically prohibit flight at night. In fact, the US requires that 3 of your 40 hours (for PPL) be at night.
It's literally a requirement for a basic VFR PPL.
I legitimately don't know. I don't know what IFR qualified means.