Watch how an ordinary departure turns into a masterclass in IFR flying as thick clouds, low visibility, and precision ...

Instrument pilot trainees on all seven continents now have the opportunity to improve the quality of their instruction using the ICARUS Smart View Limiting Device. Nick Sinopoli, the inventor of the ...

Max Trescott was the 2008 National Certified Flight Instructor of the Year. Based in Palo Alto, California, he publishes aviation books and software, including Max Trescott’s GPS and WAAS Instrument ...

The Instant IFR Training Glasses are designed to simulate actual IFR conditions for instrument training. The precision frosting and wrap-around design helps prevent cheating. The glasses have ...

A new FAA rule increases to 20 hr. the amount of aviation training device (ATD) time pilots may count toward an instrument rating. The final rule will take effect Jan. 17. It restores training ...

Icarus in mid-2023 delivered to the University of North Dakota five of its “smart” view-limiting helicopter pilot training devices that gives flight training instructors the ability to change flight ...

The FAA talks about view-limiting devices being used during instrument training but doesn't fully explain why they are necessary. Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying ...