Maintaining IFR proficiency requires consistent real-aircraft practice, which can involve simulated approaches with a qualified safety pilot or flying in actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions ...

Many instrument pilots experience a decline in emergency response skills after their IFR check ride, emphasizing the need for continuous and structured preparation. Pilots should proactively create a ...

A new alert from the Federal Aviation Administration is asking airlines to help prevent a common practice that can lead to injuries and even death. In a Sept. 16 notice, the FAA asked airlines to ...

A simple IFR practice flight suddenly turns serious when the gear indication refuses to come on. Even after a tower flyby confirms the wheels appear down, doubt stays in the cockpit. The landing ...

What began as a routine IFR practice flight quickly turned into a high-stakes emergency after the crew realized the landing gear might not be locked. With limited options, emergency procedures, a ...

Maintaining IFR proficiency is best achieved through dedicated real-world practice approaches, including actual IMC, to build essential instrument scanning and procedural skills. A good safety pilot ...