Title:
The IIMC Course for Pilots and Managers
Topic:
How to Better Prepare Pilots and Management for the Low-Visibility Environment.
Brief Description:
Whether you are a private, commercial, or military pilot, or a manager who is responsible for dispatching aircraft, it’s important to fully possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to fly in low-visibility environments under VFR. The instructor will take you through everything you need to know to identify, plan, prepare, train, and recover from a flight that inadvertently enters a situation where visibility is reduced to the point of being in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The course will cover topics that include: The differences between VFR and IFR, and VMC and IMC Rules, regulations, and best practices How to estimate distances while in flight Basic instrument flying in a helicopter Spatial disorientation and aeromedical factors/illusions Preparing and activating an IIMC recovery plan including decision-making.
Select Number:
EA27141855
Location of Seminar:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Room B404
Atlanta, GA 30313
Directions to Venue:
Room B404 of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA
VERTICON 2026 Foundation Industry Presentations
There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for VERTICON attendance by visiting the VAI link below:
Verticon 2026
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
These presentations are offered at VAI VERTICON 2026, the world's largest helicopter trade show.
There is a cost for this event. Attendees must register and pay for VERTICON attendance by visiting the VAI link below:
VERTICON 2026
This presentation is part of the VAI Foundations Industry Presentations at VERTICON 2026. These sessions are free for all registered VERTICON 2026 attendees and exhibitors.
Attend at least six Foundations Industry Presentations at VERTICON 2026 to receive a certificate of recognition upon completion.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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