5 Questions
What type of flight rules must all flights be operated in accordance with?
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
What is the policy regarding cancellation of an IFR flight plan or proceeding under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during a flight?
Cancellation of an IFR flight plan or proceeding under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at any stage of a flight is not permitted. VFR flights are not authorized.
Under what circumstances may aircraft operating under IFR be cleared to conduct part of a flight in 'VMC'?
Aircraft operating under IFR may be cleared to conduct part of a flight in 'VMC', e.g. a visual approach.
What services must be used for all flights conducted within Class F and G airspaces?
Air Traffic Services (ATS) appropriate to the airspace and the applicable rules of the air shall be used for all flights whenever available.
Are traffic separation services provided between IFR and VFR flights operating in uncontrolled airspace?
No, traffic separation services are not provided between IFR and VFR flights operating in uncontrolled airspace.
Study Notes
Flight Procedures: VFR/IFR Policy
- Operations manual part A, revision 27.3.0, outlines flight procedures.
- All flights must adhere to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) with a submitted IFR flight plan.
- Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are not permitted, and cancellation of an IFR plan mid-flight is prohibited.
- Aircraft under IFR may be cleared for visual approaches but must maintain collision and obstacle avoidance responsibility.
- Air Traffic Services appropriate to airspace and air rules must be used when available.
- In uncontrolled airspaces (Class F and G), operational TCAS and full use of Air Traffic Advisory Services are required.
- Position reports at specific points and time intervals are necessary in uncontrolled airspace.
- No traffic separation services are provided between IFR and VFR flights in uncontrolled airspace.
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