Create Your Own Prevention Strategy

You may already be certificated and not engaged in the training system. You can, however, successfully avoid being a VFR into IMC statistic. The key to safe operation is using effective risk management and tailoring your operations to your (realistic) capabilities and those of your aircraft: [IMGCAP(1)] - If instrument rated and your aircraft is suitably equipped, plan to file IFR when the weather is marginal. Dont be tempted to scud run when theres a safer and…

Key Takeaways:

• Effective risk management and tailoring operations to realistic pilot/aircraft capabilities are key to avoiding "VFR into IMC" incidents.
• Instrument-rated pilots should file IFR in marginal weather, while non-instrument-rated pilots must apply higher VFR minimums.
• If unexpectedly encountering IMC, utilize aircraft automation to climb out of trouble and promptly confess your situation to ATC.

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