Instrument Aviator

More On IFR Departure Clearances

One key to Departure Clearances is knowing what to expect, and even rolling your own.

From the Ground Up: Flight Planning Part 1

Instructor's tips for better IFR flight planning with electronic paper trails.

IFR Departures: Obstruction Clearances

Clearing obstructions when departing IFR is deeper than the regs.

Summer WX Patterns

Summer Flying: density altitude, haze, thunderstorms, fog, cyclones.

Windy and Bumpy: Not a Big Deal—Until It Is

Do you always have a Plan B for turbulence and winds at the destination?

Garmin Pilot Updates Ahead of AirVenture

Smart Charts, Flights, and AirVenture landing dots make Garmin Pilot better.

Dynon: IFR GPS Inside SkyView HDX

Dynon moves to eliminate the traditional radio stack with an internal IFR GPS for SkyView HDX.

The Price of Speed

For high-performance piston owners looking at the next step, the answer is not just speed—it's mission, payload, maintenance, insurance, and capital.

Sporty’s Adds ForeFlight Interface to PJ2 GPS Radio

Sporty's smart-radio now connects to ForeFlight for nav duties.

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Avidyne Expands Vantage 12, Brings New Autopilot

Avidyne advanced the system's capabilities to include functionality with Garmin GPS navigators.

Lightspeed Headset Customized For Rotax Power (updated)

Lightspeed teams with Rotax to better match the Delta Zulu headset for Rotax-powered planes.
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