I am really beginning to think about starting my instrument rating training. Being able to fly Instrument Flight Rules or IFR, is the next step in a private pilots journey. I have begun to read books ...

FAA needs to work on technology to achieve VFR arrival and departure rates at airports during IFR conditions, says ATA President James May. Improved weather prediction tools, enhanced vision systems ...

Watch how an ordinary departure turns into a masterclass in IFR flying as thick clouds, low visibility, and precision ...

Continue flight VFR at a VFR altitude (even in Class A airspace) and land as soon as practicable at the nearest suitable airport. Do not continue to your destination if there is a suitable airport for ...

Airshow fly-ins involve complex arrival and departure procedures to manage high traffic volume; familiarize yourself with the specific procedures for your chosen event. Prioritize pre-flight planning, ...

“Over the past two years, we have teamed with pilots and experts in human factors to create a new industry standard with Jeppesen SID/STAR chart design and interaction,” said Mike Abbott, director, ...

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