Many private pilot candidates neglect or postpone the mandatory three hours of instrument flight training, viewing it as unnecessary if they don't intend to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions ...

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 ...

Months of IFR training can come down to a single decision in the cockpit, and one tiny button has become notorious for ending ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Putting technology to work, two companies have developed IFR training hoods that allow instructors to change the visibility dynamically in flight. The AT Systems Visibility Simulation System helps ...

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 ...