Pilots should avoid over-reliance on autopilots for instrument approaches, as dependence can mask skill deficiencies or lead to complacency, making manual takeover challenging during unexpected ...
Many pilots lack formal training in systematic instrument approach briefings, yet such a structured review is crucial for flight safety, task management, and hazard identification, especially in ...
Earning an instrument and a type rating today still demands the applicant successfully fly a circling approach. Despite the FAA’s recent Advisory Circular (AC) 120-123 calling for an increased focus ...