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IFR Quiz—September 2024

Occasionally it’s good to go back and review the basics. This quiz shares wake-turbulence information you may not know. Don’t let one catch you by surprise.

Autumn in the Southwest

Heading to California? Arizona? Nevada? Even Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico? We’ve got the perfect article for you.

It Doesn’t Always Work

No glidepath, short runway? No problem, at least on paper. Still gotta have skill, not just the numbers, to take on a challenging approach—and always have a Plan B.

SUA Collision Avoidance

How vigilant do you need to be in special use airspace? After touring McGuire Air Force Base tower, radar approach control, and base operations, I’d say, “very.”

Thunderstorms and ATC

Thunderstorm avoidance is important to pilots, sure, but did you know that it’s also a critical activity for air traffic controllers?

ATC Saves Some More

The low-hanging fruit of aviation journalism is accident reports. But ATC saves give us as much to learn without the tragic outcome.

Challenging Practice

Fly the same approach multiple times, with a twist to keep you on your toes. That’s almost as good as different approaches.