Blog : IFR Focus

IFR Holding Procedures Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Holding Patterns

February 21, 2025

Maximum holding speeds in knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) have been designated for specific altitude ranges. Often pilots can avoid flying a holding pattern or reduce the length of time spent in the holding pattern, by slowing down on the way to the holding fix.

Webinar Video: Home Simulation For IFR Training and Proficiency—a Pilot’s Perspective

February 16, 2025

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Today's flight simulators offer more versatility and feasibility to instrument flight rules training than ever expected. Join Sporty's, Chris McGonegle, as he covers how to build and feature set an at home flight simulator tailored towards instrument flying.

Transitioning to IFR flying with an Instrument Rating

February 2, 2025

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An Instrument Rating will provide more freedom, confidence, and utility for your Private Pilot certificate as you no longer limited to VFR conditions. Not only will you have the skills and confidence for flying in more diverse weather conditions, and solely by reference to instruments, but instrument flying will introduce more precise flying.

Quiz: IFR Approach Chart Symbols

January 11, 2025

Do you know how to interpret the codes and symbols on an IFR approach chart?

Webinar Video: Flying with the iPad as a Digital Copilot

November 21, 2024

This fast-paced presentation covers a wide range of practical topics on flying with the iPad and the ForeFlight Mobile app. Led by Bret Koebbe, an active pilot and flight instructor at Sporty’s and Editor of iPad Pilot News, this presentation will explore topics applicable to pilots of all iPad experience levels.

A Comprehensive Guide to the FAA Knowledge Test

January 29, 2024

The FAA utilizes a third-party testing provider, PSI Services, to administer all written exams. PSI exams are available at a number of testing locations throughout the US and abroad and can be scheduled online.