Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) demands precision, preparation, and constant skill upkeep. From mastering departures to perfecting approaches, pilots rely on structured training, ...

As a child, Curtis Erickson of Savage was fascinated with the air mail pilots who buzzed over his family's farm during the 1930s in Dawson, Minn. Erickson, a Minnesota aviation pioneer in ...

A flight instructor initially hesitated to train a student with a "night flying prohibited" medical limitation due to a misunderstanding of the limitation's meaning. The limitation was due to a color ...

Choosing a flight school or club depends on individual needs and preferences, ranging from small, informal clubs to large, well-equipped organizations. Factors to consider include club size, aircraft ...

In this flight I put on the "foggles" and do more instrument flying. As part of the requirements for a private pilots license, a pilot must have three (3) hours of instrument flying. Now, this does ...