mcmanigle
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John McManigle
Hi all, I've finally finished the IFR checkride. (The ride itself was a non-issue compared to getting it scheduled!) Now that I'm legal to set off on IFR adventures, there are a couple of little practical questions I have for the collective PoA wisdom...
1. I believe there is an exception that allows -- for flight training purposes -- filing IFR in VMC in an aircraft that is instrument equipped but not certified for IFR/IMC (eg DA-20 with full panel). My question is, would that exception apply to a solo IFR-rated pilot just wanting to practice being "in the system" on a CAVU day? Is that "training"?
2. As a renter, what is my best way to get "expected" clearances? I'm under the impression that the FlightAware method involves putting an e-mail alert on your airplane, but I'd rather not do that for every plane I rent... Is there a way to just look up expected routing on a single upcoming IFR flight? Bonus points if it's easy to do from an iOS device...
3. Of course my instructors trained me and there are plenty of ASI/NASA/whatnot resources on making no-go decisions based on icing, convection, etc. in the immediate preflight planning period, but what are your favorite ways to get a rough idea of whether a flight will be possible 3-4 days in advance?
1. I believe there is an exception that allows -- for flight training purposes -- filing IFR in VMC in an aircraft that is instrument equipped but not certified for IFR/IMC (eg DA-20 with full panel). My question is, would that exception apply to a solo IFR-rated pilot just wanting to practice being "in the system" on a CAVU day? Is that "training"?
2. As a renter, what is my best way to get "expected" clearances? I'm under the impression that the FlightAware method involves putting an e-mail alert on your airplane, but I'd rather not do that for every plane I rent... Is there a way to just look up expected routing on a single upcoming IFR flight? Bonus points if it's easy to do from an iOS device...
3. Of course my instructors trained me and there are plenty of ASI/NASA/whatnot resources on making no-go decisions based on icing, convection, etc. in the immediate preflight planning period, but what are your favorite ways to get a rough idea of whether a flight will be possible 3-4 days in advance?
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