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Well at the time, he was considering a run for the US Senate seat in NY. Guess who won that seat?

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JFK Jr.’s wife was running late (and they had been arguing a lot), and bad weather was rolling in, so he was aggravated before he got in his plane. He had started and stopped his flying education several times over the years. John was *NOT* IFR rated—he was not certified as having the skills necessary to fly without being able to see where he was going. Sometime people, even rich & famous people, make bad decisions that happen to be convienent for others.

“What is IFR?

IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules. It is a set of regulations and procedures that govern how pilots fly aircraft when visibility is limited, such as in clouds, fog, or other low-visibility conditions.

IFR relies on a pilot’s ability to fly the aircraft using instruments and navigation aids like radio beacons and GPS. It requires pilots to have specialized training and certification beyond what is necessary for flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

The primary purpose of IFR is to ensure the safety of flights in low-visibility conditions by providing clear rules and procedures for pilots to follow. It also allows for more efficient use of airspace and enables pilots to fly standard routes, reducing flight time and fuel consumption.

Because IFR procedures are more efficient and safer than VFR procedures, nearly all commercial flights operate using IFR flight rules, regardless of weather conditions.

Overall, IFR is an essential aspect of aviation that enables pilots to fly safely and confidently in various weather conditions, making air travel more reliable and accessible to passengers and cargo alike.

What Do You Need to Fly IFR?

To fly IFR, you require the following:

-An IFR-capable aircraft

-A crew with Instrument Ratings that meet recency requirements

-An IFR flight plan”

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