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From: dwl@hou5e.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: logging instrument time
Message-ID: <606@hou5e.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 29-Jun-83 13:13:17 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 29 13:13:17 1983
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	Let's clarify a few terms:
	VFR does not imply or require that the aircraft be flown by
visual references!  VISUAL FLIGHT RULES require that the flight be
conducted in weather conditions meeting the VFR minimums for the
airspace in which it is operating.  They apply to any flight where
Air Traffic Control is not relied upon to provide separation.  It is
perfectly legal to fly under visual flight rules while navigating by
VOR, and maintaining aircraft attitude by reference to flight
instruments.  (It is also required that the pilot or a safety pilot
be able to see and avoid other air traffic.)

	IFR means that Air Traffic Control is assuming the
responsibility for separating the flight from other IFR traffic.  It
does not require that the flight be in instrument meteorological
conditions.  It is perfectly legal to fly under Instrument Flight
Rules, with an ATC clearance, and navigate visually.  Separation
from VFR traffic remains the pilot's responsibility, as it is in VFR
flight.

	Instrument time may be logged when flying without visual
references, whether or not the flight is conducted under IFR.  An
instrument rating is only required for operation under IFR.  
 
	Flight time under IFR but in visual conditions may not be
logged as instrument time.

-Dave Levenson
-ABI, Holmdel