What is a simulated instrument?

What is a simulated instrument? Simulated instrument conditions occur when a pilot uses a view-limiting device in an aircraft to prevent the pilot from seeing outside visual references. Consequently, a flight conducted under simulated instrument conditions requires a safety pilot.

Can you fly in IMC without an IFR flight plan?

You haven't flown through IMC without a clearance, have you? Technically, you can fly in IMC without a clearance in Class G airspace, because it's not controlled. Controlled airspace simply means you need a clearance to fly in the clouds. Class G airspace is uncontrolled, so it's not illegal to fly in the clouds.

Can private pilots listen to music while flying?

Yes, the FAA permits pilots to listen to music as long as it's not distracting. Some headphones have the ability to have two inputs, one for comms and one for music, and can silence the music whenever audio is detected on the comms input.

What is actual instrument flight time?

010 Definitions Instrument Flight Time is defined as the time during which a pilot is controlling an aircraft in flight solely by reference to instruments (where the pilots fly the aircraft without any external visual references, in simulated or actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)).

Does simulated instrument count as instrument time?

(1) A person may log instrument time only for that flight time when the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.

What is the difference between actual and simulated instrument?

According to the Moonless Night Letter, “'simulated' instrument conditions occur when the pilot's vision outside of the aircraft is intentionally restricted, such as by a hood or goggles.” “Actual” instrument flight conditions exist “when some outside conditions make it necessary for the pilot to use the aircraft ...

Can VFR fly over ocean?

An aircraft must maintain an altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas.

Is IFR safer than VFR?

IFR flying provides certain protections which are not readily available to those flying under VFR. Even if you never fly into a cloud, having an IFR-equipped airplane and pilot will make for a safer and confident journey. Flying through and above the clouds provides for safer travels.