IFR Magazine

RNAV sure has some great perks. But all the same decisions and fine print apply, especially on approach. That means thinking and flying—at the same time.

We all know an ILS is a precision approach. But there’s much confusion about whether an RNAV (GPS) approach to LPV minimums is. (Spoiler alert: Sometimes …)

While few of us feel that flying a single is particularly risky, add night and then add mountains and the risk is clearly higher. Add IMC and, well …

IFR between the mountains and under the midnight sun gives a Sim Challenge that Wild West feel. So does firing up that vintage ADF.

Recently on the Kerrville ramp, there was a Challenger bizjet parked and secured. A Gulfstream was under tow to parking near the Challenger. The line person put the Gulfstream in place, unhooked the tug, but neglected to chock the wheels.  [You know what’s coming, right?] The Gulfstream started rolling and ultimately an engine collided with […]

Only Partially Correct Question 11 in the April (2024) quiz asked about the duration of a TAF. The correct answer said 24 hours, but that’s only half right.  International airports can have a TAF with a 30-hour duration to allow dispatching longer inbound international flights. —Sal Cruz, Watsonville, California You’re absolutely correct, Sal. Thanks for […]

Cirrus Service Advisory Prompts Unleaded Fuel Warranty Debate Cirrus Aircraft has advised its customers to not use GAMI G100UL in its aircraft because it can’t conclusively establish whether the fuel can affect materials in the fuel system. The company issued a service advisory saying that “at this time, Cirrus does not approve the use of […]

Proficiency is even more elusive than currency, but obviously both are important.

Landing on the wrong surface is dangerous business and more so at tower airports. Sadly, 83 percent involve GA. Help lower that statistic with this quiz.

Instrument procedures aren’t always just for instrument conditions. Some require VMC for obstacle avoidance, which is guaranteed—if you follow the instructions.