IFR, which stands for Instrument Flight Rules, is a flying technique employed when weather conditions fall below the standards set by VFR (Visual Flight Rules). It is the preferred method when external references and landmarks become unreliable, often due to factors such as low-lying clouds or heavy rain. With the help of Air Traffic Control and instruments in the aircraft’s cockpit, Duke Life Flight has the ability to safely fly 20 proprietary IFR hospital and scene missions. | Duke Life Flight

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