The FAA's Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) lacks clarity on crucial points, leading to varied interpretations. Regarding instrument approach currency, the FAA specifies that simulated ...

In August 2021, I participated in an inspection flight of a new approach procedure at one of the most challenging airports to land at in the U.S., Colorado’s Eagle County (KEGE) with Hughes Aerospace ...

Regulatory expectations and requirements continue to evolve to ensure the quality and safety of drug products. Over the last five years, we have seen increased focus during regulatory inspections ...

A successful landing hinges on a precise approach, which often fails when pilots fly reactively or without adherence to proper procedures. Consistent and comprehensive use of checklists, including ...

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 ...

Considered by some as the ultimate breakthrough allowing the transition from ground-based to aircraft-based navigation, Required Navigation Performance (RNP) has enjoyed a rather slow, decade-long ...

Everybody knows tonight's the night Santa departs the North Pole on his round-the-world trip delivering presents. What you might not know is that because the weather at the North Pole can be ...

Everyone who flies needs to know about this. It's a standard procedure, but since it isn't used often, if you don't know about it, it could really frighten you. A client emailed about her first ...