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You make it sound like you flew VFR into IMC with an instructor. Is that what really happened? If so, I would suggest a different instructor!
by mbrameld 5y ago
You make it sound like you flew VFR into IMC with an instructor. Is that what really happened? If so, I would suggest a different instructor!
- simonswords82 5y agoNot at all, he's an excellent instructor (and trust me I've met a few bad ones!) The chain of events were we were circa 2000ft VFR. Instructor took control to climb in to cloud to get on top of it. Got in, instructor realised we were not going to be able to get on top of it and so IFR'd us back to the aerodrome with an ILS landing just for show.
- mbrameld 5y agoMaybe it's a terminology issue. VFR means visual flight rules where you just remain clear of clouds (unless things are radically different where you are). Were you on an IFR flight plan the whole time but in VMC (visual meteorological conditions) until you entered the clouds?
- Leherenn 5y agoOr the instructor requested IFR from the ATC when they encountered bad conditions (IMC). But I'm not sure why you are downvoted, you are right, being IFR qualified does not mean you can switch at will between VFR/IFR. You need to file a flight plan with ATC first in any case.