There is a reason you earned that instrument rating.
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Filing my first VFR flight plan

I have been nervous to try, but I filed my first #aviation #vfr flight plan and activate it for my cross country flight to Sullivan County Airport (KMSV). I am beginning to ease into my #ifr training ...
Daytime VFR flight legality depends on FAR 91.205, requiring specific functioning instruments (air speed indicator, altimeter, compass, etc.). A helpful mnemonic is "A TOMATO FLAMES" to remember them.