Maintaining IFR proficiency requires consistent real-world practice, achievable through simulated IFR flights with a safety pilot or by flying approaches in actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions ...
Beyond standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs), instrument-rated pilots commonly utilize visual, contact, and radar approaches, each with distinct rules and operational considerations. Visual ...
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 ...
The rugged terrain, high winds, and difficult-to-predict mountain weather make Aspen’s airport one of the most challenging places for pilots to navigate. A new set of safety recommendations approved ...
Angels and Alpina unveil a world first devoted to one of the most critical IFR flight phases. For decades, pilots’ watches have paid tribute to the world of aviation without really providing any ...