| Practical VFR training in BE division | Flying VFR |
(edited 13/05)
In the IVAO Belgium Division since many years we provide practical VFR group training on-line. Originally set up by 'J-L' this concept has been further developed to its nowadays format and is under constant evaluation for improvements.
Three weeks in a row on a fixed evening there is a different session allowing a number of pilots and ATC to exercise flying and controlling specifically VFR. Their purpose is either to improve their skills or to prepare for their PP and ADC/C1 exam.
The first session starts with an on-line briefing to explain the basics, followed by practicing flying in the visual circuit or pattern.
The second session will rehearse shortly what has been learned the previous time, where-after "leaving and (re-)entering" the Control Zone (CTR) is the main issue that evening. Hereby we meet opposite traffic which has to be avoid properly by deviating actions.
The final session will mainly concern a short overland trip. After one or more visual circuits we will leave the Control Zone and find our way overland by navigation preferably based on visual references. In addition Flight Information Service (FIS) will be available en-route, since we provide this service by activating the Flight Information Centre (FIC). The destination airfield is non-controlled but manned with a Flight Information Officer (FISO). This allows to get acquainted to the specifics of a non-controlled airfield, where the pilots even more have to look outside and separate themselves from the traffic around. ATC will learn that 'clearances' are no issue here, since 'non-controlled' is all based on flight information only, litterally.
Tell the pilot what he needs to know so as to proceed in the traffic circuit to make his landing or the other way around by departing and leaving the area. The circuit itself is in principle the same at controlled and non-controlled airfields, like we learned it already at the first session. A standard visual circuit pattern.
To have an idea on the training material used here, have a detailed look at the instruction document as we use it for the on-line briefing. Click here.
Enjoy :)
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VFR stands for Visual Flight Rules. These rules mean in short: Flying and navigating by vision (looking out of the window of your aircraft). It means flying by the “sight of eye”. This is only possible in good weather conditions. We call that Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
What are the Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)?
Visual Meteorological Conditions, in general, are literally described as:
· Minimum (flight) visibility of 5 km,
· Minimum distance from clouds:
These minima are (ICAO) standards and need to be applied constantly.
- 1.500 m horizontally and
- 300 m (1 000 ft) vertically.
Note: ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Thus, you can only fly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), if you are able to comply (constantly) with the Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). If it is not VMC, than you cannot fly VFR.
Note: Flying according to VFRules is by itself independent of being controlled by air traffic control. Wherever, inside or outside of controlled airspace. It is the VFRules (VMC) that count.
Airspace
The airspace is divided in so-called “classes” (A - G). Each class has its own specific requirements in respect of visibility and distance from clouds, together with an additional number of requirements. On the appropriate maps you can find this division of airspace.
Procedures
Main thing for flying VFR is: To see and to be seen ! That’s why strict adherence to the VMC rules is a necessity. As a VFR pilot you have to be “visible” and you have to "see" what you are looking for.
Other and additional procedures depend on the local circumstances. So check the local rules!
Basically it means:
- Know the local rules that (may) apply
- Must receive clearance from ATC to enter certain types of airspace (international rules vary).
- Pilot is responsible for avoiding other aircraft visually, except in classes of airspace where the controller provides separation services to VFR aircraft.
- Must fly in good weather subject to certain specified legal minimums (that differ to some degree from country to country)
- Must always be able to fly visually, but can use instruments to help.
- Might not be required to use instruments.
- May file a route but is not required to.
- Can request traffic advisories from ATC, but ATC may decline, if the controller is too busy.
IVAO encourages all pilots to file flight plans, as well for VFR.
source: IVAO Academy created and edited by BobAtco
source: IVAO Academy created and edited by BobAtco
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