Browsing: IFR

You’re planning an IFR flight, and the weather at your destination is marginal. Do you need to file an alternate? And if so, what are the…

How many of these symbols have you seen? 1) Stand-Alone AWOS/ASOS Weather Stations Not connected to an airport, you’ll find stand-alone AWOS and ASOS stations charted…

If you can’t safely maintain the required climb gradient for an instrument departure, a VCOA might be a great option. Here’s what you need to know…

If you’re planning to use your VOR receiver, the receiver must be checked within the preceding 30 days for an IFR flight (14 CFR 91.171). How…

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When was the last time you flew a missed approach? 1) Missing the NOTAMs NOTAMs are a big deal in the IFR world, especially if you’re…

One of aviation’s most common tasks may soon include fewer radio calls and more typing. The FAA announced on Thursday that it would be moving forward…

The FAA is testing a new system that allows general and business aviation pilots in the US to request and receive IFR departure clearances through ForeFlight…

It was November in Seattle. The ceiling had been going up and down all morning. A pilot was heard on the unicom asking for a runway…

Bell Textron announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it received a signed purchase agreement for an IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the first time that the platform with an IFR configuration kit will be operated by…