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The Difference between VFR and IFR Flying Explained

There are two sets of rules for flying any aircraft: VFR and IFR. VFR stands for Visual Flight Rules. IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules. Depending on the weather conditions a pilot may opt for one set of rules or the other. Mostly, it’s the weather that makes the pilot fly VFR or IFR. What is the difference between VFR and IFR flying? VFR normally means “see and avoid”. Under VFR, an aircraft is flown just like driving a car with eye movement and the pilot can see where he is going. VFR pilots maintain a ‘see and avoid’ principle when the visual meteorological conditions (VMC) are favorable. VFR is the usual way to fly a small craft. Under VRF, a pilot, however, cannot fly through clouds, which means they must go under, around, or divert if the clouds form a block en-route. In Nepal, for example, a IFR pilot can fly on the visibility of just 1,600 meters to 2,200 meters, depending on the aircraft type, says Ram Krishna Bhatta, an air traffic controller at Kathmandu's Trib...

A Memorable Trip to Varanasi

  Varanasi, known as one of the world's oldest cities, is a must-go-to place if you are living in India or making plans to travel India. The fact that it is located on the Ganges banks always excited me and all the fantasizing I used to do at the back of my head came true two years back when I visited Varanasi.  It is a central religious hub in India where thousands of devotees come to taste the culture Varanasi has to bestow upon its people. It is the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism, so it might also be considered the Culture Capital of India. As I stepped out of the airport, I was amazed to witness the crazy traffic and pollution all around the city. Being amongst such a chaotic environment was as if I was murdering my senses. But as I strolled around the town in the evening, I realized that not all of the places were heavily clustered. After then, I reached my hotel, and since I was pretty tired already, I caught some Zs. Varanasi Varanasi, India The next morning...

7 Basic Tips for a Safe and Convenient Trek in the Himalayas

Nepal is the country that welcomes thousands of trekkers who solely visit the for mountaineering activities. After all, the country is home to eight of the ten world's tallest mountain peaks and there are other beautiful extensive mountain ranges as well. The Mount Everest, famous as the highest peak of the world, makes Nepal the country which is inclusive of the highest point on Earth. Conquering the mountain falls under many people's bucket lists and if it indeed is on your wish-list, here are a few things you will have to know to make your trek a wondrous one!  Best Travel Packages Nepal There are different routes you can take to start your journey to the Everest. Your starting points may be Jiri, or Tumlingtar, or Lukla and Namche Bazar. Although these different routes lead you to your final destination, along the way, you will get to experience a variety of communities and places along with magnificent views. There are a lot of stores to buy gears in Thamel, K...