Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) demand proficiency in specialized charts—distinct from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) charts—that are essential for safe and orderly navigation in instrument meteorological ...

The FAA's Minimum Operational Network (MON) designates airports with at least one instrument approach not reliant on GPS or DME, serving as a critical backup during GPS outages. MON airports are ...

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 ...

The private pilot candidate was in the polish-up stages of his training. I was tasked with performing a mock check ride. He ...

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 ...

The two privately funded precision instrument approach procedures at Monmouth Executive Airport have lower minimums than the non-precision approaches that were originally approved for the airport.

Buddha Air’s Operations Department at the Domestic Airport in Kathmandu monitors weather and visibility at destinations all over the country as well as flight movements. With the onset of spring, ...

The FAA today published new instrument approach procedures into the embattled East Hampton Town Airport on New York’s Long Island. As the battle continues over future access to East Hampton Town ...

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 ...