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NoPT? or YesPT?

Sometimes the need to fly a procedure turn is obvious. Sometimes it’s obvious you don’t fly it. But other times it’s not clear whether you should or shouldn’t.

Become a Controller

Most of you are pilots. Have you ever wondered how to cross over and become a controller? It’s a difficult road, but can be very rewarding.

PPL ACS in IMC

What’s that you ask? Why it’s simply flying some Private Pilot maneuvers while simultaneously shooting approaches. Don’t worry—you got this.

Readback—February 2025

Better Lost Comm I am an avid reader of IFR and wanted to thank Mark Kolber for his excellent article ”Lost-Comm Realities” in December 2024....

Have it Your Way

Anyone not living under a rock for the last 30 years surely realizes that avionics have undergone a major revolution. With new aircraft, nearly...

Briefing—February 2025

Lilium Ceases Operations Germany-based Lilium is the first major player in the advanced air mobility sector to bow out. The company failed to raise enough...

On the Air—January 2025

I heard the following at Orange County Airport in New York: Instructor: “Diamond taking Runway 04 for departure,” followed immediately by “Diamond aborting, groundhog crossing...