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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_flight_rules '''IFR'''] are applicable when [[VFR]] is not allowed. The weather or meteorological conditions when [[IFR]] is required is defined in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_meteorological_conditions Instrument meteorological conditions ('''IMC''')]. Navigation is based on [[radio beacons]] and most often a pre-approved flight plan is required. The pilot must be certified to apply IFR. All scheduled commercial flights operate exclusively under IFR. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_flight_rules '''IFR'''] are applicable when [[VFR]] is not allowed. The weather or meteorological conditions when [[IFR]] is required is defined in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_meteorological_conditions Instrument meteorological conditions ('''IMC''')]. Navigation is based on [[radio beacons]] and most often a pre-approved flight plan is required. The pilot must be certified to apply IFR. All scheduled commercial flights operate exclusively under IFR. | ||
*IFR navigation article [[Radio navigation]]. | *IFR navigation article [[Radio navigation]]. | ||
==Airline flight rules== | |||
The owner of an aircraft has to follow the local flight rules. The employee of a airline that owns an aircraft not only has to follow the local flight rules, the employee also has to follow airline flight rules. The airline, just as the local legislator, has an interest in preventing accidents. The airline also prefers to make a profit. The airline flight rules can not contradict local flight rules but the airline flight rules can be tighter and broader. Examples, | |||
*Local flight rules allow one pilot with a max 4 passengers. | |||
**Airline flight rules dictate two pilots on one aircraft. | |||
*Local flight rules dictates a minimum rate of ascend so that aircraft get out of the low-altitude-danger-zone fast. | |||
**Airline flight rules dictate a max. rate of ascend to prevent too much fuel burn. | |||
*Local flight rules allow a VFR approach even when there is an [[ILS]]. | |||
**Airline flight rules disallows a VFR approach when there is an [[ILS]]. | |||
==Aircraft flight manual== | |||
The Aircraft Flight Manual ('''AFM''') is a legal document that describes limitations, operating procedures and performance of a specific aircraft. Older aircraft have manuals with different names but with the same legal status. Modern light aircraft have a Pilot's Operating Handbook ('''POH''') that is part of the AFM. The owner of the aircraft is responsible to keep the AFM up-to-date. The AFM is an integral part of the aircraft. The AFM includes specific flight rules for the aircraft. | |||
==Vertical separation== | ==Vertical separation== | ||