IFR Magazine

Combining IFR and VFR modes in one trip can happen in a number of ways for your flying convenience. Just know how to work the options to stay legal and safe.

Years after the FAA adopted the so-called ICAO flight plan for all flights, many pilots still don’t really understand what codes to put in the boxes. We can help.

In 32 of the last 35 years we have seen aircraft hijackings. How does our Air Traffic Control System combat these and other security threats?

I was flying across Lower Michigan above a solid overcast at 5000 feet. A nearby VFR plane at 5500 asked for lower. Great Lakes approach questioned if he was able maintain VFR during his descent. He claimed that a hole had just opened up and that he was able to spiral down. Great Lakes Approach […]

We emphasize the benefits of simulators, encouraging instrument pilots to use them in their training. But what if you don’t know how to effectively make use of ‘em?

Fly this exercise twice in an FAA-approved sim, with variations, and you’ll be current. Fly it to checkride standards on any sim, and you’re definitely proficient, too.

Young, New Subscriber I’ve just received my copy of the Feb issue—it’s my first. I’m glad I’ve found your magazine—it’s a very interesting read. My plan covers both digital and print, so I have full access to the archive that’s definitely a never-ending trove of good reading for a long time to come. I’m a […]

That title shouldn’t surprise anyone, but in the last two years I’ve been painfully reminded of the depth and truth of that.

ALPA Says Pilot Supply “Stable” The Air Line Pilots Association has declared the U.S. pilot supply “stable” after two years of going against the grain and disputing the notion of an industry-wide shortage. In its latest comments on the topic, ALPA cites FAA statistics that show about 11,000 people earned ATP certificates in 2023. It […]

No, we’re not going to beat you up for relying on your GPS. Instead, our concern is overreliance on your autopilot. But not for reasons you might think.