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Can you shoot an approach below minimums?
Pilots flying under the rules of FAR Part 91 are allowed to attempt an instrument approach even when the weather is below minimums. But the reality is that too many airplanes begin approaches in weather that’s near or below minimums and wind up colliding with the ground or some other obstacle.
How long does it take to get an IFR rating?
40 hours
It takes a minimum of 40 hours of instrument time to obtain an instrument rating. Instrument time is the time you spend flying the airplane while looking only at the instruments on the instrument panel.
What are the weather minimums for takeoff under IFR?
(2) If takeoff weather minimums are not prescribed under part 97 of this chapter for a particular airport, the following weather minimums apply to takeoffs under IFR: (i) For aircraft, other than helicopters, having two engines or less—1 statute mile visibility. (ii) For aircraft having more than two engines— 1⁄2 statute mile visibility.
What are the standard alternate minima for IFR?
This only occurs, however, if the alternate minima values for the selected airport qualify as standard alternate minima. The standard alternate minima are 600’ and 2 SM, in the case of an airport with one usable precision approach, and 800’ and 2 SM, in the case of an airport with a usable non-precision approach.
How to find alternate minimums for an airport?
If you’re using FAA charts, finding alternate minimums is a 2-step process. First, if the airport has nonstandard alternate minimums, you’ll see this symbol on the approach chart for the airport: Next, to find out what the alternate minimums actually are, you need to turn to the chart supplement.
When do you need to file an alternate under IFR?
Many airports will have nonstandard alternate requirements due to terrain considerations, and they may vary by aircraft approach category. In rare cases, an airport might not be available as an alternate, often because there’s no on-airport weather reporting.