To maintain IFR currency, pilots must log specific tasks (e.g., 6 instrument approaches, holding, tracking courses) every six months or complete an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) if exceeding 12 ...

The Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is the highest level of pilot certification in the U.S., serving as a prerequisite for most professional airline and large aircraft operations. Obtaining ...

As part of an expansion to its Cirrus Approach Flight Training curriculum, Cirrus Aircraft has announced the launch of its new instrument rating program. Designed by Cirrus instructor pilots, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team completed aviation familiarization training with Maryland State Police Trooper 7 on December 13 at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport ...

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 ...