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VFR (visual flight rules) is one of two methods of navigation (the other being IFR; instrument flight rules). VFR is the simpler method of navigation, and the concepts behind it are often applied in IFR flying.
VFR is generally used for short flights in small, general aviation aircraft. Larger commercial aircraft almost always use IFR, because IFR has several advantages over VFR. However, understanding VFR is critical to understanding IFR navigation.
The premise behind VFR flying is visual navigation; that means the pilot navigates using visual references on the ground (e.g. buildings, bodies of water, windmills, and/or highways/railways to name a few).
Disclaimer: All content regarding VFR in FSACTA articles are tailored towards VATSIM and not real-world flight operations. Do NOT use these articles as a replacement for real-world flight training!
The next article (VFR weather) will start covering more detailed VFR concepts.
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VFR (visual flight rules) is one of two methods of navigation (the other being IFR; instrument flight rules). VFR is the simpler method of navigation, and the concepts behind it are often applied in IFR flying.
VFR is generally used for short flights in small, general aviation aircraft. Larger commercial aircraft almost always use IFR, because IFR has several advantages over VFR. However, understanding VFR is critical to understanding IFR navigation.
The premise behind VFR flying is visual navigation; that means the pilot navigates using visual references on the ground (e.g. buildings, bodies of water, windmills, and/or highways/railways to name a few).
Disclaimer: All content regarding VFR in FSACTA articles are tailored towards VATSIM and not real-world flight operations. Do NOT use these articles as a replacement for real-world flight training!
The next article (VFR weather) will start covering more detailed VFR concepts.