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 ...

Possession of an instrument rating opens the door to airports when the weather is below basic VFR, provided the aircraft is properly equipped and that someone has a copy of the appropriate instrument ...

In December 2005, FAA published Advisory Circular 90-101, "Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with SAAAR (Special Aircraft and Aircrew Approval Required)." This AC provides guidance material for ...

The FAA today published new instrument approach procedures into the embattled East Hampton Town Airport on New York’s Long Island. As the battle continues over future access to East Hampton Town ...

Mitre Corp.’s Center for Advanced Aviation Systems Development will be using an All Weather Inc. MetObserver Automated Weather Observing System to create a weather profile for Chapelco Airport in ...

[SINGAPORE] The new GPS-based instrument approach procedures for Seletar Airport could be rolled out within six to 12 months, said Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Mr Loke was speaking at a ...

Though he did not specify the costs, Mr Khaw said that using instrument procedures “does require some money and we were prepared to do so for the sake of enhanced safety”. Without such instrument ...

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 ...