What do I need to be IFR legal?

BHunt · #1 03-27-2012, 08:39 PM

So, right now I'm a pilot in the Air Force, but one day planning to buy and build an RV-10. My goal is to start my research now so when the day comes to make the purchase, im ready. My intention is to have it IFR legal. So... What do I need to be truly legal? For example, if I want to have a non certified EFIS, (SkyView), what do I need in conjunction?

Thanks
Brad

FlyArmy · #2 03-27-2012, 10:57 PM

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/fo...uirements.html

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/fo...struments.html

pierre smith · #3 03-28-2012, 04:47 AM

Brad, there is no IFR 'certification'. You simply comply with FAR 91....something and install the required equipment.

My -10 is IFR capable with two Dynon screens...an EFIS and an engine monitor. The EFIS is set up so that my "Home" screen at boot-up is split with an HSI on the right, where my nav/approach info is displayed.

I also have an SL-30 for localizer and glideslope approaches and a 430W for precision RNAV/LPV approaches and file as /U.

If you're ever in my vicinity, you can fly my -10 left seat and we'll go 25 miles and shoot a few LPV apps.

Notice the winds aloft from 201 degrees at 18 MPH...it's calculated for you continuously between the GPS info from the 430 "speaking" to the D-100...amazing...even the crosswind component shows and if you study the HSI, you can see the wind correction angle!

Best,

RV8R999 · #4 03-28-2012, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyArmy

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/fo...uirements.html

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/fo...struments.html

The information in those links was incorrect...

VOR receiver is NOT required.

Walt · #5 03-28-2012, 07:15 AM

Secifically CFR 91.205

(d) Instrument flight rules. For IFR flight, the following instruments and equipment are required:

bkthomps · #6 03-28-2012, 07:16 AM

dont' forget currency and a IPC!

flyinga · #7 03-28-2012, 09:59 AM

Why not /G?

FlyArmy · #8 03-28-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV8R999

The information in those links was incorrect...

VOR receiver is NOT required.

I agree. The main take away from the two links are what the EAA wrote about it in their article, posted in the 2nd link on 17 Oct 2007.

Clarkie · #9 03-28-2012, 10:18 AM

Brad,
Take Pierre up on his offer to fly his -10 if you get the chance. Having had the pleasure to fly that airplane, I can tell you it is the nicest, most well equipped general aviation airplane I have ever flown. You won't be disappointed with your -10. It is a remarkable airplane.

BHunt · #10 03-31-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pierre smith

Brad, there is no IFR 'certification'. You simply comply with FAR 91....something and install the required equipment.

My -10 is IFR capable with two Dynon screens...an EFIS and an engine monitor. The EFIS is set up so that my "Home" screen at boot-up is split with an HSI on the right, where my nav/approach info is displayed.

I also have an SL-30 for localizer and glideslope approaches and a 430W for precision RNAV/LPV approaches and file as /U.

If you're ever in my vicinity, you can fly my -10 left seat and we'll go 25 miles and shoot a few LPV apps.

Notice the winds aloft from 201 degrees at 18 MPH...it's calculated for you continuously between the GPS info from the 430 "speaking" to the D-100...amazing...even the crosswind component shows and if you study the HSI, you can see the wind correction angle!

Best,

Thanks for the offer! I'll definitely have to take you up on that one day. Just out of curiosity, what engine are you flying in your -10?

Brad