An Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) significantly enhances pilot safety and expands operational capabilities, enabling flight in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and Class A airspace, ...

What are the biggest challenges new instrument students face? (February 2011) — Eric Radtke is an airline transport pilot, Gold Seal flight instructor, advanced ground instructor and NAFI-accredited ...

All airline pilots in the United States are required to hold an airline transport pilot certificate. To obtain this certificate, applicants must have at least 1,500 flight hours, 200 cross-country ...