Pilots should avoid over-reliance on autopilots for instrument approaches, as dependence can mask skill deficiencies or lead to complacency, making manual takeover challenging during unexpected ...

Earning an instrument and a type rating today still demands the applicant successfully fly a circling approach. Despite the FAA’s recent Advisory Circular (AC) 120-123 calling for an increased focus ...

I try to fly our airplane at least once every two weeks because just as it’s not good for a plane to just sit in a hangar, it’s also not good when a pilot doesn’t practice their skills. Sometimes, ...