“Get on the gauges, you’re going to feel a little bump.” These were the words of my CFII (certified flight instructor-instrument) the first time he took me into the clouds. He is ex-Air Force and ...

Instrument flight procedures have been around for many years. As they've become more complex, there's now a need for one clear document that explains ...

Cleared for an approach I couldn’t find on any civilian chart, I had to rely on ATC vectors, tight altitude restrictions, and absolute trust in the system. This wasn’t just another IFR arrival - it ...

A serious four-seat IFR aircraft redefining flight training with performance, efficiency, and long-term legacy ...

Of all the ratings a pilot can earn, the instrument rating is often the most intense academically and the most useful. Filing IFR on VFR days gives you priority handling-like flight following on ...

You bought an iPad to use in the airplane and now it's time to make a decision on which app is best for your aviation chart ...

Earning an instrument and a type rating today still demands the applicant successfully fly a circling approach. Despite the FAA’s recent Advisory Circular (AC) 120-123 calling for an increased focus ...

Missed approaches can come in numerous forms but the pilot must be prepared and manage the aircraft and flight path to ensure safe clearance. Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist ...

Capstone GPS-based system will begin phase two tests this year with plans to extend technologies for phase three The US Federal Aviation Administration is to extend its Capstone free-flight technology ...

In Part 1, we discussed how there’s a significant difference between flying a circling approach in training and flying one in the real world. In the U.S., approaches are created using criteria ...