“Get on the gauges, you’re going to feel a little bump.” These were the words of my CFII (certified flight instructor-instrument) the first time he took me into the clouds. He is ex-Air Force and ...

Somewhat surprisingly, many of the challenges of learning to be a proficient IFR pilot are the same as those one encounters when just getting started as a student pilot. One of the toughest skills for ...

COLUMBUS, Miss.— Airbus Helicopters is pointing to the twin engine H135 helicopter’s 5.5 million hours of instrument flight rules (IFR) experience since the year 2000 as a key differentiator in the ...

It's finally time for me to start my instrument rating training. So, Instrument rating training starts now! Ever since I received my private pilots license, I have wanted to get my instrument flight ...

Leonardo has obtained US approval for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations with its TH-119 light-single – securing a vital qualification for a US Navy contest for training helicopters.

The Leonardo TH-119 IFR training helicopter completed its first test flight at the company’s Philadelphia plant on 20 December. The TH-119, based on the single-engine AW119 utility helicopter, is ...