IFR Gone Good

I recently had a beautiful IMC flight on which I relearned how wonderful our capability to operate in the IMC world is. Its easy to lose that awe for the beauty of our environment and the utility of the machines at our disposal as we move safely through this environment. Such is the stuff of poets. So this is not a story of drama over bad weather, near misses or close calls. Its a story of the unique advantage and perspective that the few humans who call themselves pilot have been able to experience and enjoy.

Key Takeaways:

• The author expresses a renewed sense of awe and appreciation for the unique capability of pilots to operate safely and efficiently in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
• The article details two round-trip flights conducted entirely in IMC, demonstrating the practical utility and safety of modern instrument flying with precise approaches (ILS and LPV) and autopilot usage, all without drama.
• The flights provided unique aerial perspectives, such as witnessing a "glory" phenomenon, reinforcing the often-overlooked beauty and fulfillment available to pilots in all weather conditions.

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