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First Instrument Approaches in Gusty Wind!

I finally start my first instrument approaches in gusty wind! Getting my instrument rating has been an interesting part of my aviation journey. My instrument rating training has definitely been ...
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Flying Circling Approaches In The Real World, Part 2

In Part 1, we discussed how there’s a significant difference between flying a circling approach in training and flying one in the real world. In the U.S., approaches are created using criteria ...
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Everything You Need to Know about RNAV GPS Approaches

Easily become an airplane or commercial pilot online! Courses designed by industry experts can help you pass FAA tests and get into the sky! RNAV GPS (aRea NAVigation) stand-alone instrument ...
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My First ILS Approach | IFR Training Flight at Allentown Airport | Instrument Pilot Journey

I am continuing on in my Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), instrument pilot rating. Being an instrument rating student pilot is definitely tough, and I struggle in the various aspects of the instrument ...
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Flying Circling Approaches In The Real World, Part 1

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 ...