Instrument Flight Rules
/ˈɪnstrəmənt flaɪt rulz/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of regulations governing the conduct of flights when pilots must rely on instrument navigation rather than visual cues, established by aviation authorities for safety and legal compliance.
The pilot switched to instrument flight rules as the weather deteriorated below visual flying conditions.
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- instrument flight rules
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Commentary
Typically used in aviation law, this term governs legally mandated procedures for flying in low visibility; precision in referencing applicable authority regulations is essential in drafting.
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