Of all the training a private pilot can take, the instrument rating is known for being the most intense and useful. [Credit: Adobe Stock] Instrument rating training focuses on controlling the aircraft ...

The ICARUS Device is a smart, view-limiting device made of a PDLC film that the pilot wears in front of their eyes, either clamped onto a headset or clipped into a flight helmet. [Courtesy: ICARUS] ...

I have talked about beginning my Instrument Flight Rules or IFR instrument rating so I can fly in the clouds. I haven't given an update on how that training is progressing, so I thought I would ...

The private pilot candidate was in the polish-up stages of his training. I was tasked with performing a mock check ride. He did well in the knowledge portion, but a review of his logbook revealed he ...