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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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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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00:05:59

BIR: Episode 11: The Pilot's Imperative: IFR Weather...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/08

This episode emphasizes continuous weather assessment, the importance of personal minimums, and sound judgment in IFR weather decision-making, introducing the "DRAW" framework for in-flight changes and avoiding common accident pitfalls.

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00:05:13

BIR: Episode 10: Weather Briefing Mastery: Decoding...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

This episode provides practical instruction on interpreting METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX charts—explaining their purpose, content, and how to use them for immediate departure decisions, flight planning, and hazard identification.

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00:07:25

BIR: Episode 9: Turbulence Tango: Navigating Bumpy...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

We'll discuss different types and causes of turbulence (mechanical, convective, CAT, wind shear), their severity levels, and critical management strategies in IMC for single-engine aircraft.

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00:07:16

BIR: Episode 8: Icing Hazards: Avoidance and...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

This episode covers various types of ice (rime, clear, mixed, rain ice) and their devastating effects on aircraft performance. We'll emphasize detection, proactive avoidance strategies, and essential in-flight actions for non-FIKI aircraft.

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00:06:00

BIR: Episode 7: Stall Recovery in IMC: A Life-Saving...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

We'll discuss aerodynamic stalls specifically in IMC for single-engine piston aircraft, covering stall characteristics, the critical effects of icing on stall behavior, and the instrument-reliant recovery procedures.

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00:05:13

BIR: Episode 6: The Art of the Scan: Mastering...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/04

This episode details fundamental instrument scan techniques for maintaining precise aircraft control in IFR, including primary and secondary instruments for full panel and crucial partial panel operations.

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00:04:46

BIR: Episode 5: BIR Pathway: From PPL(A) to IFR Pilot

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/01

We'll outline the BIR certification pathway, covering prerequisites (PPL(A), medical, ICAO English Level 4), the structure of theoretical knowledge exams, and the competency-based flight instruction modules.

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00:04:45

BIR: Episode 4: The Connected Cockpit: How IFR...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/01

This episode explores the interconnectedness of the BIR theoretical knowledge domains (Meteorology, Human Performance, Air Traffic Management, Navigation, Operational Procedures), emphasizing how a systemic understanding enhances safety and decision-making.

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00:03:57

BIR: Episode 3: BIR Minima: Your Built-In Safety Buffer

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/01

We'll dive into the specific, stricter operational minima for the BIR, including higher approach minima, and departure/destination/alternate airport forecast requirements, highlighting how these act as a deliberate safety buffer for new IFR pilots.

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00:06:10

BIR: Episode 2: Mindset Shift: Trusting Your...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/01

This episode focuses on the fundamental cognitive transformation required for instrument flight—shifting from visual cues to implicit trust in instruments and procedures, and understanding the human body's limitations and sensory illusions in IMC.

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00:05:01

BIR: Episode 1: BIR Unlocked: Expanding Your Flight...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/07/01

This episode introduces the EASA Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) as a transformative qualification for PPL(A) holders, explaining its purpose, significance, and how it expands operational capabilities beyond VFR.

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00:04:27

Intro: Episode 5: The Mindset Shift: Trust in the...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/30

This episode delves into the fundamental mindset shift required for instrument flight: moving beyond technical skill to cultivate knowledge, discipline, and implicit trust in instruments, training, and judgment when visual cues disappear.

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00:04:32

Intro: Episode 4: From Concept to Cockpit: Building...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/30

This episode highlights the book's philosophy of integrating theory with practical application and real-world scenarios, aiming to build proficiency for the cockpit rather than just preparing for an exam.

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00:04:37

Intro: Episode 3: Bridging the Gap: The Purpose of...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/30

This episode introduces the core purpose of the EASA Basic Instrument Rating, explaining how it fills the gap between basic PPL theory and full IR theory, offering a practical and modular license for private pilots.

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00:04:14

Intro: Episode 2: The Scan: Your AI Co-Pilot for the BIR

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/30

This episode explains the unique genesis of "The Scan" as a co-production between a human pilot and advanced AI tools, emphasizing how it compiles and refines information to make complex aviation topics accessible.

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00:05:17

Intro: Episode 1: Beyond the Horizon – Why I Fell in...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/30

This episode introduces the author's personal passion for aviation and instrument flying, highlighting the clarity and simplicity it brings to the flight experience, and setting a relatable, pilot-to-pilot tone for the series.

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00:05:28

ATM: Episode 5: Altitude Rules: Semi-Circular & Climb...

Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit ·

2025/06/24

This episode covers IFR cruising altitude rules like the semi-circular rule for Eastbound/Westbound flights and details IFR climb gradient requirements for obstacle clearance, including how turns affect climb performance and the importance of performance calculations for SEP aircraft.

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