Practical IFR: Understanding the Transitions

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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN) RNAV and ILS…

Video: IFR Cross-Country with Spencer Suderman

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Join CFI-I Spencer Suderman for a real-world IFR cross-country from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach, Florida, flown in a G1000-equipped Cessna 172. From preflight planning and filing in ForeFlight to copying a clearance, flying in the system, and executing an RNAV approach at the destination, this is a complete, end-to-end look at how everyday IFR flying actually works.

The Anti-PIC

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Staying IFR current doesn’t guarantee proficiency. This article explains how to flip the script—putting proficiency first so currency takes care of itself, without the stress of constant IPCs.

Icing: Awareness, Avoidance, and the IFR Pilot’s Escape Plan

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Icing isn’t subtle—and it isn’t forgiving. In this IFR Focus article, veteran CFII and safety advocate Parvez Dara explains how aircraft icing forms, why it remains one of the most dangerous threats to IFR pilots, and how quickly conditions can deteriorate in the wrong temperature band. Drawing on decades of experience, he walks through real-world encounters with rime and clear ice and outlines practical escape strategies.

A New Year, a Sharper Focus: Practical Strategies for Maintaining Instrument Proficiency

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January is a natural reset point for pilots. Logbooks flip to a new page and many of us quietly resolve to be better in the cockpit this year. For instrument pilots, that resolution often comes down to one word: proficiency.

Choosing the Best IFR Route — Advanced IFR, by PilotWorkshops

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Follow along on this scenario-based IFR route selection exercise as we plan a flight from Oceana, CA (L52) to Monterey, CA (KMRY) using ForeFlight Route Advisor.