Be Ready to Take Back the Airplane

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Modern avionics can make an instrument approach remarkably predictable. But every once in a while, the airplane does something you aren't expecting and that's when your instrument skills still matter. I was reminded of that recently while flying a Challenger into Jackson, Wyoming (JAC).

New IFR Mastery: No Easy Way North

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What would you do if weather, darkness, and geography left you with several imperfect choices for an IFR flight?That’s the dilemma in this month’s IFR Mastery scenario from PilotWorkshops.

Webinar: What’s New With ForeFlight

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Join Thomas Daugherty, Head of ForeFlight Training Solutions, on Tuesday, October 13 at 3pm for a look at the latest updates to ForeFlight, including ClearNOTAMs and Mobile Clearance Delivery, along with new safety features such as Emergency Glide.
Videos

The Instrument Cross-Check Is Bigger Than You Think

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The traditional instrument scan is still important, but modern IFR flying demands something more. Tim Decker explains how to build a broader cross-check that keeps you ahead of the airplane and its automation.

Webinar Video: Garmin AXIS Flight Displays

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Take a first look at Garmin Axis including features such as 3D SafeTaxi, onboard data logging, and the Flight Management System (FMS).

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

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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.
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