Private pilot applicants frequently undervalue and delay the mandatory 3 hours of instrument flight training (cFAR 61.109), often believing it's unnecessary since they don't intend to fly in ...

The author strongly advocates for instrument-rated pilots to gain actual in-cloud (IMC) flight experience with an instructor, arguing it is crucial for safety despite not being an FAA requirement for ...

Pilots don't need to wait for winter to build an IFR foundation.

About a month after the FAA cleared the Leonardo TH-119 to fly in inclement weather under instrument flight rules (IFR), on Aug. 15 Bell received IFR certification for the 407GXi helicopter, the ...

The U.S. Army will use Icarus's smart view limiting device for helicopter IFR training. The ICARUS device allows instructors to gradually change the opacity of the helmet-mounted visor, using a ...

If you plan to use the instrument on a regular basis or have a large number of specimens that you need to complete, we recommend learning to use the instrument for yourself. Formal training is ...

A serious four-seat IFR aircraft redefining flight training with performance, efficiency, and long-term legacy engineering—for serious pilots. Reputation in aviation is earned over decades, not ...

LYON—Elixir Aircraft, after having started Elixir two-seater deliveries to Airbus Flight Academy Europe in their new glass-cockpit version, is pressing on with the development of an instrument flight ...

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) demands precision, preparation, and constant skill upkeep. From mastering departures to perfecting approaches, pilots rely on structured training, ...