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Mxsmanic wrote:
I think someone here said that you really need a copilot when you fly IFR. If so, what duties does the copilot have? I'd think that IFR would be no more work than VFR, especially since ATC is helping with directions and there is often some degree of automation (autopilot or something). So, what's the story in real life? Is it really more work to fly IFR, or more work to fly VFR? I'm thinking that VFR you must spend a lot of time reading charts and looking for landmarks. -- Transpose mxsmanic and gmail to reach me by e-mail. Since you are comparing IFR to VFR, I am assuming that conditions are VMC. If weather is not part of the equation, the answer depends on the complexity of the airspace you are flying. In complex airspaces, IFR is simpler than VFR because you don't have to worry about staying out of anyone's airspace. In less busy areas, VFR is simpler because you don't have to follow ATC assigned routes, or even talk to anyone. However, flying in IMC is more demanding than flying in VMC. When you throw weather into the mixture (icing, imbedded thunderstorm), then things get a lot more difficult than VMC. That's when having a co-pilot is an asset. Also note that VMC does not necessarily mean VFR. The vast majority of IFR flights take place in VMC. |
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