Possession of an instrument rating opens the door to airports when the weather is below basic VFR, provided the aircraft is properly equipped and that someone has a copy of the appropriate instrument approach plate — either electronic or paper — for guidance. Anywhere and in any weather… almost.
FAA Warns of Unauthorized Use of Special Instrument Procedures
Key Takeaways:
- Approximately 40 U.S. airports feature "Special Instrument Procedures" that demand more than a standard instrument rating, requiring specific crew training and often special aircraft equipment.
- The FAA's InFo for Operators 17015 highlights these special procedures, emphasizing that pilots must have specific FAA-Flight Standards authorization to request or accept an ATC clearance for them.
- Accepting or flying these Special Instrument Procedures without the necessary training and equipage, even if offered by ATC, introduces potential adverse safety impacts.
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