Somewhat surprisingly, many of the challenges of learning to be a proficient IFR pilot are the same as those one encounters when just getting started as a student pilot. One of the toughest skills for ...

“Get on the gauges, you’re going to feel a little bump.” These were the words of my CFII (certified flight instructor-instrument) the first time he took me into the clouds. He is ex-Air Force and ...

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 ...

I am currently training to get my instrument rating. I am so excited about the prospect of being an instrument rated pilot. Instrument or IFR rating training is very stressful at the beginning. So, I ...

The U.S. Army will use Icarus's smart view limiting device for helicopter IFR training. The ICARUS device allows instructors to gradually change the opacity of the helmet-mounted visor, using a ...

Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices. Metro Aviation is assessing the benefits of ...

Over the weekend I encountered a former co-worker who, after a multiyear hiatus, is returning to the cockpit to finish his certificate. I love it when people tell me they are returning to flying to ...

The Leonardo TH-119 IFR training helicopter completed its first test flight at the company’s Philadelphia plant on 20 December. The TH-119, based on the single-engine AW119 utility helicopter, is ...

Norwegian pilot-training company OSM Aviation Academy is to acquire up to 30 Tecnam P-Mentor light aircraft for its cadet fleet. The provisional agreement covers purchase of 25 aircraft plus options ...