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Chris McGonegle
What is the 1-2-3 rule in IFR?
The 1-2-3 rule refers to when an alternate airport is required when planning an IFR flight. If all three parameters are met, then an alternate is not required, but it is always a good idea.
1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA
2,000 foot ceiling or greater
3 statute miles visibility minimum
How to choose an alternate airport when planning an IFR flight
Chris caught the aviation bug at the age of seven when he was able to sit in the cockpit of a 737 between flights, thanks to his aunt working at a large airline. Countless balsa wood flyers and multi-stage rockets later, he enrolled in the Aviation Technology Program at the University of Cincinnati and successfully turned a fascination into a career. “One of my most memorable flights was flying my dad to a local airport with a restaurant just off the ramp known for their generously portioned ribs. I’ll never forget that day with passenger #1.” As the Director of Search Marketing at Sporty’s, Chris is tasked with managing online advertising and search engine optimization but he still loves to search for new products.
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