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Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit

The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR. Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had. If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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00:05:40

MET: Episode 3: Pressure Play: Altimeters, QNH, and...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/19

This episode breaks down how pressure systems (ridges and troughs) influence weather and, critically, how altimeter settings, especially the ICAO QNH rounding rule, directly impact altitude accuracy and safety margins for BIR pilots.

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00:06:44

OPS: Episode 2: BIR Privileges & Limitations: Your...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/15

We'll dive into the specific privileges of the BIR for Single-Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft, and critically, its operational limitations, such as the 200-foot increased Decision Height (DH)/Minimum Descent Height (MDH) and 1500-meter visibility requirements.

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00:04:04

NAV: Episode 2: Gyro Secrets: Rigidity, Precession,...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/12

We'll demystify the gyroscopic principles of Rigidity in Space and Precession, explaining how they make instruments work and why these instruments can still drift, requiring regular cross-checking for accurate readings.

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00:05:21

ATM: Episode 2: BIR Privileges & Limitations: Your...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/08

We'll detail the specific privileges of the EASA Basic Instrument Rating (BIR), such as IFR operations in single-pilot aeroplanes, alongside its critical limitations, including increased Decision Height (DH)/Minimum Descent Height (MDH) and visibility minima for approaches and departures.

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00:05:27

HPL: Episode 2: Illusions in the Sky: Navigating...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/05

We'll explore various spatial orientation illusions, including visual (black-hole effect, false horizon) and vestibular (graveyard spiral, somatogravic illusion), and provide practical countermeasures, reinforced by real-world case studies like the JFK Jr. crash.

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00:06:22

MET: Episode 2: The Invisible Traps: Understanding...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/08/01

We'll explore temperature inversions—what they are, how they form, and their critical implications for BIR pilots, including reduced visibility, aircraft performance degradation, and wind shear.

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00:05:02

OPS: Episode 1: BIR: Bridging the VFR-IFR Gap

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/29

This episode introduces the EASA Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) as an accessible pathway for PPL(A) holders to fly IFR and in IMC, highlighting its strategic value in enhancing operational flexibility and safety for general aviation.

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00:04:25

NAV: Episode 1: Your IFR Cockpit: Essential...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/25

This episode introduces the essential flight instruments required for IFR flight, focusing on the Attitude Indicator as primary, and covering practical pre-flight checks and the critical role of each instrument in maintaining control and situational awareness.

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00:05:51

ATM: Episode 1: IFR vs. IMC: More Than Just Bad Weather

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/22

This episode defines Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), explaining why pilots often choose IFR even in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) for enhanced safety and efficiency, marking a fundamental shift in operational philosophy.

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00:05:12

HPL: Episode 1: Beyond the Senses: Why Instruments...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/18

This episode explains why our natural sensory systems (vestibular, seat-of-the-pants) become unreliable in flight without visual references, emphasizing the critical importance of absolute trust in aircraft instruments for attitude and navigation data.

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00:05:00

MET: Episode 1: BIR Weather Wisdom: Beyond the Basics

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/15

This episode introduces why a deep understanding of meteorology is paramount for BIR pilots, emphasizing the higher operational minima and inherent aircraft limitations that demand conservative, informed decision-making.

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00:04:58

BIR: Episode 20: Digital Co-Pilot: Leveraging...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/11

We'll explore indispensable digital flight planning tools for European IFR, such as Autorouter, SkyDemon, and EuroFPL, highlighting their features for route validation, real-time weather, and enhancing situational awareness and efficiency.

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00:05:59

BIR: Episode 19: Approach Minima & Terrain Awareness:...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/11

This episode focuses on establishing IFR approach minima, ensuring terrain and obstacle separation, and introduces concepts like Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA), Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC), and the role of Terrain Awareness Systems (TAWS), including cold temperature corrections.

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00:05:33

BIR: Episode 18: Holding Patterns: Staying Safe While...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/11

We'll delve into IFR holding procedures—why they're used, standard pattern parameters, entry procedures (direct, parallel, teardrop), holding speeds, and the crucial concept of protected airspace.

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00:05:36

BIR: Episode 17: Departing IFR: Obstacle Clearance...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/11

This episode explains IFR departure procedures, including the standard climb profile, diverse departures, Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs), and Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), emphasizing the critical division of responsibility for obstacle clearance.

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00:05:28

BIR: Episode 16: Talking to ATC: Clearances,...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/11

We'll cover essential IFR clearances, the importance of standardized radiotelephony phraseology, and critical lost communication procedures (including the new EASA Part-SERA.14083 updates) to ensure safe ATC interaction.

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00:07:23

BIR: Episode 15: Airspace Mastery: Decoding Europe's...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/08

This episode clarifies EASA airspace classifications (A-G) and common European airspace elements (CTR, TMA, CTA), explaining their significance and requirements for IFR operations.

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00:05:31

BIR: Episode 14: Navigating the Airways: Key IFR...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/08

We'll provide a thorough understanding of key IFR navigation instruments, including the Attitude Indicator (AI), Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), VOR, ADF, and the critical role of GPS/GNSS and EGNOS in modern European IFR.

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00:05:10

BIR: Episode 13: Six-Pack vs. Glass: Your IFR Cockpit...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/08

This episode compares traditional "six-pack" (analog) instruments with modern glass cockpits (EFIS), discussing their implications for pilot workload, training, situational awareness, and reliability in IFR flight.

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00:05:00

BIR: Episode 12: Equipped for IFR – Understanding...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/08

We'll detail the EASA Part-NCO minimum equipment requirements for IFR flights, covering essential instruments, communication and navigation equipment, transponders, and night flying essentials.

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