VFR to IFR Rv-6

sneedrv-6 · #1 08-04-2008, 10:48 AM

I have an Rv-6 that I did not build. It is a flying machine that is currently getting it's panel pulled and replace with a new one. I hope to have my IFR ticket when the job is complete. My question is, the plane was certified for night VFR. How do I go about changing this to IFR so I am legal to fly it IFR?

Thanks,

Jason Sneed

Vern · #2 08-04-2008, 11:36 AM

Read your Operating Limitations for your aircraft. These are required to be on board and are considered to be a part of your pink Airworthiness Certificate. They probably say something like " unless suitably equipped..."

"Suitably equip" it, get your other altimeter/static check and go fly.

sneedrv-6 · #3 08-04-2008, 10:59 PM

thats simple enough... When the guy put in the new panel I am sure they will do the required checks...

thanks,,

Jason

Doug Rodrigues · #4 08-04-2008, 11:32 PM

What you do is have the necessary instrumentation and navigation electronics for whatever type of approaches you want to do. I.e. With a single VOR, you can do a VOR approach. With Marker Beacon added, you can do a localizer approach. With a glide slope receiver you can do an ILS approach, etc. etc. More equipment expands your options. Also there is a required static system and transponder check that has to be done by a certified shop, plus the VOR checks every few months done by you. That?s about it. The rest is up to you to maintain currency.