Fly The Scan - Instrument Flying from Concept to Cockpit

TIPS: Episode 7: Lost Comms: New SERA Rules You Must Know

We'll break down the recent, legally binding EASA SERA updates (effective May 2025) for lost communication procedures in Europe, explaining the new 20-minute rule for maintaining assigned level and speed, and the critical new transponder codes (7600/7601).

TIPS: Episode 6: Communicate Like a Pro: Mastering EASA IFR Phraseology

This episode stresses the paramount importance of clear, concise, and unambiguous EASA/ICAO standardized phraseology for single-pilot IFR, highlighting common errors to avoid and practical techniques for effective communication with ATC.

TIPS: Episode 5: Icing Escape: Your Immediate Action Plan

We'll outline robust icing avoidance and immediate escape strategies for non-FIKI aircraft, including meticulous pre-flight analysis for freezing levels and visible moisture, and crucial in-flight actions like changing altitude, heading, or executing a 180-degree turn.

TIPS: Episode 4: Spotting Hidden Ice: Beyond the Obvious

This episode focuses on subtle indications of icing, particularly the hard-to-see clear ice and insidious ice crystal icing, emphasizing the importance of recognizing changes in engine sound, performance, or instrument readings (like Total Air Temperature) even without visible airframe ice.

TIPS: Episode 3: Icing: The Non-FIKI No-Go Rule

This episode clarifies the critical "no-go" rule for non-FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) certified aircraft, explaining the types of ice, their severe aerodynamic effects, and why attempting to fly into known icing conditions in these aircraft is an absolute safety boundary.