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Old February 24th 06, 07:39 AM posted to rec.travel.air,alt.disasters.aviation,rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.military
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Default Aeronautical Engineer says Official 9/11 Story Not Possible


TRUTH wrote:

Pooh Bear wrote in
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The issue of whether or not the hijackers were instrument rated is of
zero consequence in the context of 9/11 since the weather was VFR (
visual flight rules ).

Commercial pilots often have to fly in rather poorer weather where you
may not be able to see the ground, horizon, or even much in front of
your nose. That's why they have instrument ratings. The idea behind
flying 'on instruments' is about when you can't see where you're
going. The reaon for the FAA rules about mandatory use of 'IFR' (
instrument flight rules ) flight is essentially precautionary.

Graham


Do you know that this, in fact, is applicable for 757/767s ??


It applies to all major airline operations.

If you want the details see the FAA regs.

Graham