IFR Quiz

Beyond separating and sequencing aircraft, air traffic controllers are responsible for managing expectations. When I’m working traffic, I must ensure that what each pilot...

During my time as a controller, I’ve had a lot of pilots ask about what’s involved with ATC training and how it compares to...

Air Canada Flight 759 almost landed at night on a taxiway adjacent to closed SFO Runway 28L on July 7, 2017. At the last...

The FAA’s IFP Information Gateway offers all published Instrument Fight Procedures for download and status checks such as whether procedures are new, up for...

Still carrying a chart case with leather binders of paper approach plates? Your back probably tells you that the FAA has been issuing Instrument...

Working remotely has its perks. The commute is great, the view is pretty good, and the dining options are usually decent as well. But,...

Should it become necessary, you really need to know and understand ways to deal with the FAA. These days it’s more likely you will...

You recently needed to take extended travel to destinations beyond the practical range of your trusty Cessna Cardinal RG. Your avionics shop just took...

Little-known Coded Departure Routes can solve routing problems for bad weather, traffic, and more. Are you up on the ins and outs of CDRs?

You accidentally bust a Class Charlie. After landing, the FBO hands you a note to call the TRACON. The manager is hopping mad and...

Your last flight was 13 months ago, the coronavirus having curtailed your flying activities. Safely vaccinated, you’re itching to get back in the air...

In a recent hangar session with a group of instructors, we discussed common weaknesses seen in IPCs. This quiz is the result of our...