Private pilot applicants often neglect or delay the mandatory three hours of instrument flight training, believing it unnecessary if they don't plan to fly in instrument conditions. This instrument ...

Of all the training a private pilot can take, the instrument rating is known for being the most intense and useful. [Credit: Adobe Stock] Instrument flight training is a rigorous but essential skill ...

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 ...

The FAA talks about view-limiting devices being used during instrument training but doesn't fully explain why they are necessary. Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying ...

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 ...

The Instant IFR Training Glasses are designed to simulate actual IFR conditions for instrument training. The precision frosting and wrap-around design helps prevent cheating. The glasses have ...

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, ...