Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit

This episode compares traditional "six-pack" (analog) instruments with modern glass cockpits (EFIS), discussing their implications for pilot workload, training, situational awareness, and reliability ...

8 Jul 20255min

We'll detail the EASA Part-NCO minimum equipment requirements for IFR flights, covering essential instruments, communication and navigation equipment, transponders, and night flying essentials.

8 Jul 20255min

This episode emphasizes continuous weather assessment, the importance of personal minimums, and sound judgment in IFR weather decision-making, introducing the "DRAW" framework for in-flight changes an...

8 Jul 20255min

This episode provides practical instruction on interpreting METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX charts—explaining their purpose, content, and how to use them for immediate departure decisions, flight planning, an...

4 Jul 20255min

We'll discuss different types and causes of turbulence (mechanical, convective, CAT, wind shear), their severity levels, and critical management strategies in IMC for single-engine aircraft.

4 Jul 20257min

This episode covers various types of ice (rime, clear, mixed, rain ice) and their devastating effects on aircraft performance. We'll emphasize detection, proactive avoidance strategies, and essential ...

4 Jul 20257min

We'll discuss aerodynamic stalls specifically in IMC for single-engine piston aircraft, covering stall characteristics, the critical effects of icing on stall behavior, and the instrument-reliant reco...

4 Jul 20256min

This episode details fundamental instrument scan techniques for maintaining precise aircraft control in IFR, including primary and secondary instruments for full panel and crucial partial panel operat...

4 Jul 20255min