Beyond standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs), instrument-rated pilots commonly utilize visual, contact, and radar approaches, each with distinct rules and operational considerations. Visual ...

Procedure turns (PTs) are essential Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) maneuvers used to align an aircraft with the final approach course when not provided with radar vectors or other means of guidance.

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 ...

FAA has published a final policy describing criteria for canceling certain standard instrument approach procedures (IAP), including circling approaches and minima the agency considers to be in excess ...

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The two privately funded precision instrument approach procedures at Monmouth Executive Airport have lower minimums than the non-precision approaches that were originally approved for the airport.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is awaiting a new solution from Rockwell Collins that will rectify previous issues with the software database of instrument approaches. NBAA said it ...