One of the biggest game-changers for our Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilots is something called IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) – Flying under IFR means the helicopter can be safely flown using just the instruments and navigation equipment on board the helicopter, so the pilots don’t have to be able to see outside apart from take-off and landing. The arrival of our brand new H145 helicopter and its advanced avionics and navigational systems means the ability for IFR flight is becoming a reality for

7.1K views · 150 reactions | IFR, or Instrument Flight Rules, is a method of flying while weather minimums are below that of VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and should be used when outside references and landmarks are unusable, typically due to low lying clouds or rain. With the help of Air Traffic Control and instruments in the aircraft’s cockpit, Duke Life Flight has the ability to safely fly IFR for certain missions. Here’s a peek of some recent IFR flying! | Duke Life Flight | Facebook

20K views · 346 reactions |  Le vol aux IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) permet à un pilote des #Dragon de voler aux instruments, sans repères visuels, souvent pendant les feux de forêt, en cas de mauvaise météo ou de nuit. ✅ Obligatoires, la formation et les entraînements permettent aux pilotes de la Sécurité civile de se tester régulièrement à différentes situations.  Explications en vidéo ⤵️ | Sécurité civile | Facebook