Stephen Pelly Posted October 16, 2021 at 03:51 PM Posted October 16, 2021 at 03:51 PM Is it possible to switch from VFR to IFR in flight? For example, you intended to fly VFR the entire route but weather suddenly makes that impossible, requiring the need to go IMC and switch to IFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1341101 Posted October 16, 2021 at 04:13 PM Posted October 16, 2021 at 04:13 PM Yes - it is very typical for aircraft to switch to IFR when they enter IMC conditions. In the US specifically, you advise the controller that you will need to pick up IFR due to weather, so they give you an IFR clearance from present position, either direct or on a heading, vectors direct or to desired waypoints. 1 C1-rated controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Pelly Posted October 16, 2021 at 06:03 PM Author Posted October 16, 2021 at 06:03 PM Awesome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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