Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit

We'll demystify the gyroscopic principles of Rigidity in Space and Precession, explaining how they make instruments work and why these instruments can still drift, requiring regular cross-checking for...

12 Elo 20254min

We'll detail the specific privileges of the EASA Basic Instrument Rating (BIR), such as IFR operations in single-pilot aeroplanes, alongside its critical limitations, including increased Decision Heig...

8 Elo 20255min

We'll explore various spatial orientation illusions, including visual (black-hole effect, false horizon) and vestibular (graveyard spiral, somatogravic illusion), and provide practical countermeasures...

5 Elo 20255min

We'll explore temperature inversions—what they are, how they form, and their critical implications for BIR pilots, including reduced visibility, aircraft performance degradation, and wind shear.

1 Elo 20256min

This episode introduces the EASA Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) as an accessible pathway for PPL(A) holders to fly IFR and in IMC, highlighting its strategic value in enhancing operational flexibility ...

29 Heinä 20255min

This episode introduces the essential flight instruments required for IFR flight, focusing on the Attitude Indicator as primary, and covering practical pre-flight checks and the critical role of each ...

25 Heinä 20254min

This episode defines Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), explaining why pilots often choose IFR even in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for enhanced sa...

22 Heinä 20255min

This episode explains why our natural sensory systems (vestibular, seat-of-the-pants) become unreliable in flight without visual references, emphasizing the critical importance of absolute trust in ai...

18 Heinä 20255min