A visual approach is conducted to an airport reporting Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), requiring the pilot to remain clear of clouds, whereas a contact approach is for airports reporting ...
A formal, systematic instrument approach briefing is critical for safety, helping aircrews coordinate and single pilots manage complex information, especially when traditional training often lacks ...
The Sporty’s Pilot Training app has steadily evolved from a course viewer into one of the most capable aviation training ...
The rugged terrain, high winds, and difficult-to-predict mountain weather make Aspen’s airport one of the most challenging places for pilots to navigate. A new set of safety recommendations approved ...
After a long layoff caused by a *complicated annual inspection**, the **Piper Cherokee 235* is finally back in the air—and back in the *IFR system* In this flight, we’re flying *instrument approaches* ...
This video shows a pilot flying a private IFR approach into a mountain airpark. The procedure isn’t published for public use and requires special authorization. Terrain and weather make precision ...