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Master IFR flying with smart training strategies

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

There's a Difference Between Being Current and Proficient With IFR

In theory, the more you fly, the more proficient you become. But you can also become complacent, especially when doing the ...
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All pilots could benefit from IFR refresher

Of all the ratings a pilot can earn, the instrument rating is often the most intense academically and the most useful. Filing IFR on VFR days gives you priority handling-like flight following on ...
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Flight School: Adding an Instrument Rating

What are the biggest challenges new instrument students face? (February 2011) — Eric Radtke is an airline transport pilot, Gold Seal flight instructor, advanced ground instructor and NAFI-accredited ...
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Flying Circling Approaches In The Real World, Part 1

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 ...