What regulation specifies the alternate requirements for IFR flight plans?

What regulation specifies the alternate requirements for IFR flight plans?

It’s called the 3-2-1 rule, and it’s the easiest way to remember the regulation. To recap, if the weather at your destination isn’t at least 3 SM of visibility and 2000′ AGL ceilings from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA, you need to file an alternate.

What are standard IFR alternate minimums?

Standard alternate minimums for a precision approach are a 600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility. For a non-precision approach, the minimums are an 800-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility. Standard alternate minimums apply unless higher alternate minimums are listed for an airport.

What are conditions needed for IFR instrument flight rule?

Rules applicable to all IFR flights 5015 requires that aircraft be equipped with suitable instruments and with navigation equipment appropriate to the route to be flown and in accordance with the applicable air operations legislation.

Can a student pilot file IFR?

Anyone can file a flight plan, and anyone can accept a clearance. However, only an appopriately rated and current pilot may act as pilot in command under IFR.

Can you use an alternate airport on an IFR flight?

no person may include an alternate airport in an IFR flight plan unless appropriate weather reports or weather forecasts, or a combination of them, indicate that, at the estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the alternate airport, the ceiling and visibility at that airport will be at or above the following weather minima:

What are the requirements for flight in IFR conditions?

§ 91.167 Fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft in IFR conditions unless it carries enough fuel (considering weather reports and forecasts and weather conditions) to – (1) Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing;

When do you need an alternate for a flight?

Great job, now that you understand when an alternate is needed. Let’s talk about the conditions an airport requires to meet to qualify as an alternate. Remember, an alternate is a plan B; a professional pilot always has a plan B. As a result, you must verify different factors before even attempt to choose an airport as an alternate.

What are ceilings and visibility for IFR alternates?

If a usable precision approach is available: 600 ft ceilings AND 2 SM of visibility. If only a non-precision approach is useable: 800 ft AND 2 SM of visibility. If no instrument approaches are available: Descent from the MEA and landing must be conducted under basic VFR.