An experienced, instrument-rated pilot, flying a well-equipped aircraft in marginal IFR conditions, fatally crashed after six failed approach attempts. Despite ATC's repeated offers of assistance and ...

After a long 900-mile day of flying, this approach turned into the most challenging IFR experience yet. With weather at ...

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) enable flight in challenging conditions (IMC) but demand deep, ongoing proficiency in interpreting specialized IFR charts, which include En Route charts, Standard ...

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 ...

Circling approaches are 25 times less safe than straight-in approches and thus should be conducted only as a last resort. Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau ...

Missed approaches can come in numerous forms but the pilot must be prepared and manage the aircraft and flight path to ensure safe clearance. Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist ...

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 ...