I finally start my first instrument approaches in gusty wind! Getting my instrument rating has been an interesting part of my aviation journey. My instrument rating training has definitely been ...
An Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) significantly enhances pilot safety and expands operational capabilities, enabling flight in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and Class A airspace, ...
IFR pilots must actively combat complacency by consistently performing thorough pre-flight checks, reviewing NOTAMs, and briefing every approach, even on familiar routes, to avoid overlooking critical ...
Flying under Instrument Flight Rules is as much about mindset and precision as it is about procedures. From understanding approach keys to handling VMC-to-IMC transitions and executing go-arounds, IFR ...
You're 25 times more likely to suffer a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) crash if you're flying a circling approach rather than a straight-in procedure, according to accident statistics compiled ...
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require US airlines to install flight-control software updates to 787s in response to issues with the jets’ instrument ...