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In [[aviation]] training, a '''view-limiting device''' simulates [[instrument meteorological conditions]] (IMC) by restricting a pilot's [[field of view]] only to the [[flight instruments]]. They are worn by pilots who are working toward an [[instrument rating]], which allows a pilot to fly under [[instrument flight rules]] in conditions that do not permit [[visual flight]]. They are also used by instrument-rated pilots while practicing instrument flight to maintain competency.<ref>{{Cite web

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| title = Sec. 61.57: Recent flight experience: Pilot in command

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| work = [[Federal Aviation Regulations]]

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| publisher = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]

[[IFR View limiting device]], Products like Blockalls simulate [[IMC]], [[Instrument meteorological conditions]] by restricting a pilots field of view only to

| url = http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFar.nsf/FARSBySectLookup/61.57

the instrument panel. Worn by pilot's that are working towards their [[IFR rating]]. An [[IFR rating]] allows a pilot to fly into

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conditions that are less than favorable for visual flight.[[VFR]]. Some examples of products that aid in training are Blockalls.

</ref><ref>{{Cite book

|title = Instrument Flying Handbook

|publisher = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]

|year = 2007

|chapter = Introduction

|page = viii

|url = http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_flying_handbook/

|accessdate = 2010-03-30

|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080422015034/http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_flying_handbook/

|archive-date = 2008-04-22

|url-status = dead

}}</ref>

Examples include foggles and the IFR hood. Foggles are glasses that have been frosted on the top half of the lenses to simulate [[Fog|foggy]] conditions.

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In 2021 The Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System (ICARUS) Smart View Limiting Device was developed. ICARUS uses Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Film or [[Smart glass|Smart Glass]] to electronically change between simulated [[Visual meteorological conditions|VMC]] and [[Instrument meteorological conditions|IMC]] to aid pilot training. This capability allows pilots to actually train for [[Continued VFR into IMC|VFR into IMC]] which often leads to [[spatial disorientation]].

[[File:ICARUS Device.png|thumb|ICARUS Visor changing visibilities ]]

==See also==

* [[Safety pilot]]

* [[FAA Practical Test]]

*[[Continued VFR into IMC]]

==References==

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