IFR Pilot Minimum visibility – day VFR Minimum visibility – night VFR Minimum ceiling – day VFR Minimum ceiling – night VFR Surface wind speed & gusts Maximum cross wind IFR approach ceiling IFR approach visibility (precision approaches) IFR approach visibility (nonprecision approaches) Other IFR (e.g., icing) Fuel reserves (day VFR) Fuel reserves (night or IFR) 1½ hour 3 miles 5 miles 2,000 feet 3,000 feet 15 knots 5 knot gust 7 knots Minimums + 500 feet Minimums + ½ mile Minimums + 1 mile Consult instructor/mentor 1 hour 1½ hour Cut and Fold Condition Example: 300 Hour IFR Pilot  Your Personal  Minimums  Cut and Fold Cut and Fold A-4$^{Personal Minimums}$