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Hey airplane CFI's, need some advice. I'm a heli-CFII and fly the R44 as a trainer for instrument. It is not certified for IMC but has the instruments to use as a IFR trainer. My question; is it legal to file an IFR flight plan with ATC, as long as we remain in VMC?    

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  1. Wes Beard on Oct 08, 2012

    Yes. You can use a VFR only aircraft in training on an IFR flight plan as long as you (1) remain the appropriate cloud clearances and (2) have all required instruments installed and operable in §91.205(d).

    Here is the legal opinion from the FAA: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/pol_adjudication/agc200/interpretations/data/interps/2010/Theriault.pdf

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