Are birds IFR?

The first and only time I ever hit a seagull was on the approach to
Paine Field at Everett, Washington from the North. We hit him just
before breaking out so he might have been looking down for visual
guidance, or maybe they can fly IFR. Nevertheless, he scared the
begeezus out of both me and my student.

I also suspect he was fairly young because he didn't do much damage. I
also suspect it was a he because I figure all the shes were on the
ground watching that macho idiot show off.


-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Macklin [mailto Posted At: Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:14 PM
Posted To: rec.aviation.ifr
Conversation: Are birds IFR?
Subject: Are birds IFR?

Only GOD knows for sure. The FAA sets standards and
procedures for human pilots.


"Kevin Clarke" wrote in message
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| Here's a whacky question.
|
| I just flew my 250NM IFR x-ctry. The last leg was IMC,
bouncing along at
| 5000'. So the question I have is, do birds ever fly in the
clouds?
|
| There are many birds at my home airport (KFIT). I got
enough stuff to
| worry about during an IAP, I'd hate to get a bird strike
then.
|
| So what about it? Are birds IFR equipped? :^)
|
| KC