New IFR Mastery Scenario: Which Approach Would You Request?

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Most instrument approaches are straightforward. You brief the…

Practical IFR: The Extra Step-down

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Think you know an approach after crossing the FAF? A hidden step-down fix can make that familiar descent more complicated—and a little more dangerous.

Video Tip: Flying to an MDA with the Autopilot

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In this video, Bruce Williams demonstrates one technique for flying the RNAV (GPS) Runway 27 approach into Port Angeles, Washington. Using a Garmin GFC 600 autopilot, he shows how to level off at the MDA while allowing the autopilot to maintain lateral guidance, reducing workload as the airplane continues toward the missed approach point.

What’s Wrong? Flying the RNAV 24 at Toledo in a Bonanza

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Welcome back to What’s Wrong?—our interactive aviation challenge where the clues are in plain sight, just like in real flying. This time, you’re about to cross FISUS for the Hold in Lieu of Procedure Turn on the RNAV (GPS) Runway 24 approach at Toledo. The GPS annunciates a teardrop entry for the hold, so that’s what you’ll do. Watch the video and try to see what’s wrong.

When Automation Surprises You

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The arrival into Fort Lauderdale (FLL) looked routine. Our…

Instrument Maneuver Spotlight: Approach Brief

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Before every instrument approach, a well-executed brief is essential for staying ahead of the airplane and ensuring a safe, stable arrival. This month’s spotlight focuses on the Approach Brief, a concise but structured review of critical approach elements including navigation, altitudes, and missed approach procedures. This briefing sets the tone for precision and preparedness in IMC.
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