Instrument approaches are complex, requiring strict adherence to FAA regulations and standardized phraseology from both pilots and controllers. Pilots must clearly communicate their intentions and ...

The FAA is updating Part 91.176, effective March 13, 2017, to allow EFVS-equipped aircraft with trained crews to fly straight-in instrument approaches all the way to touchdown, even in low visibility.

Even if you only fly VFR in good weather, it pays to check for the location of instrument approaches along your route of flight. Just as you always ensure that your course doesn’t take you dangerously ...

At mountain airports like Aspen and Eagle County, a straight approach to the runway is not possible. Here is how pilots ...

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is awaiting a new solution from Rockwell Collins that will rectify previous issues with the software database of instrument approaches. NBAA said it ...

FAA will defer the cancellation of 22 instrument ground-based approaches due to comments from AOPA, the group said. AOPA gathered information from pilots on 154 instrument approaches that were ...

Instrument currency, as defined by FAR 61.57(c), merely meets minimum legal requirements and is often insufficient for true proficiency and safety in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). True ...

The U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is considering the implementation of the wider availability of instrument-based approach procedures at smaller airports throughout Britain. On Tuesday, Nov. 5 ...