Example circling maneuver at Memphis IAP, Tennessee. Author graphic. I used to think of the circle-to-land maneuver following an instrument approach as a necessary evil. We had a lot of airports to go ...

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 ...

Flight safety experts are emphasizing the importance of mastering the cockpit sight picture for student pilots, urging them to spend most of their time scanning outside the aircraft to build ...

Instrument Training Begins: First IFR Holding Practice! In this video, join an instrument rating student pilot during their very first training sessions practicing **IFR holds**—a huge milestone on ...