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AFMAN 11-217V1 3 JANUARY 2005
8.6.13.8.3. VOT frequencies are listed in the NAVAIDS section of the Enroute
Supplement entry for each airport and on the air/ground voice communications
panels on the Enroute Low Altitude charts and Area charts.
8.6.13.8.4. When using a VOT to test VOR equipment, accomplish the following
procedures:
8.6.13.8.4.1. Tune the appropriate VOT frequency on your VOR receiver.
8.6.13.8.4.2. With the CDI centered, the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS)
should read 0 degrees with a “from” indication; or the OBS should read 180
degrees with a “to” indication. The RMI will indicate 180 degrees regardless
of OBS setting.
8.6.13.8.4.3. Identify the VOT station by listening for a series of dots or a
continuous tone.
8.6.13.9. Other equipment. Check all other flight and navigation instruments and
equipment for proper operation and accurate information.
8.6.13.10. GPS Navigation Database: Ensure the GPS navigation database is current.
See AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules for current database restrictions.
8.7. IFR Flight in Uncontrolled Airspace.
8.7.1. Uncontrolled airspace is that airspace not otherwise designated as controlled
airspace. There is little uncontrolled airspace within the CONUS. However, once
outside the CONUS, there can be significant areas of uncontrolled, or Class G, airspace.
8.7.1.1. FAA controllers will only assign an IFR route through Class G airspace
when requested by the pilot.
8.7.1.2. For IFR flights in Class G airspace outside the CONUS, consult the
appropriate FLIP AP volume, NOTAMs, and local procedures for any specific
instructions unique to each theater, area, country, or airport.
8.7.2. IFR operations are permitted in uncontrolled airspace. While operating under IFR
on an IFR flight plan, there is no requirement to maintain VMC or VFR cloud clearances.
All normal IFR equipment requirements and rules apply to include minimum altitude and
flight levels.
8.7.2.1. IAW AFI 11-202 Volume 3, General Flight Rules, the pilot in command is
the clearance authority for IFR flights in uncontrolled airspace.
8.7.2.2. While operating in VMC, pilots are solely responsible to see and avoid other
traffic, terrain, and obstacles.
8.7.2.3. While operating under IFR in Class G airspace, pilots must strictly maintain
the correct altitude for the direction of flight.
8.7.3. Air traffic control only provides separation between aircraft in controlled airspace.
Therefore, caution should be exercised when operating in IMC under IFR in uncontrolled
airspace.