“Checkride Insights: Instrument Rating” is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with practical explanations, DPE insights, and real-world IFR scenarios.
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Hound Avionics Introduces New SkyHound Portable Traffic Display
Hound Avionics, a start-up founded by pilots and engineers, has introduced the SkyHound, a portable, all-in-one ADS-B In traffic and weather display.
Diamond DA-62 Training Program Lands at Raleigh Exec Jetport
The $6,999 four-day training program, which takes off July 6, 2026, includes eight hours of flight time and 12 hours of instruction.
Cirrus Debuts New Annual Flight Review Course
Cirrus has launched its new SR Series Annual Flight Review Course to promote continuous, structured pilot training. Designed as a half-day session with an instructor pilot, this program helps aviators master critical flight skills while simultaneously satisfying mandatory FAA requirements.
Epic Flight Academy Launches Six-Month Fast Track Pilot Program
Students commit to training seven days a week, dedicating 12 to 14 hours a day to flight training, simulator work, and study, according to officials with the flight school. Students can earn private pilot, instrument, commercial single-engine, and commercial multi-engine ratings in that time frame, they add.
Garmin brings SmartCharts to Garmin Pilot Web
Garmin has integrated SmartCharts into Garmin Pilot Web, offering pilots information tailored to their flights.
New E-METAR Tool Simplifies Pre-Flight Planning
Streamline pre-flight checks with E-METAR, a free tool layering runway data, active NOTAMs, and live traffic over raw aviation weather info.
New Prop for Cirrus SR20s Approved
MT-Propeller has received STCs from the FAA, EASA, and TCAA Canada for the installation of its scimitar 3-blade propeller on Cirrus SR20s powered by Lycoming IO-390-C3B6 engines.
Sporty’s Adds PilotWorkshops Mastery Series to its Pilot Training App
Unlike traditional video courses, the Mastery programs immerse pilots in realistic flight situations that require evaluating weather, aircraft performance, charts, regulations, airport information, and operational risks before choosing a course of action. Each scenario includes detailed instructor analysis and roundtable discussions, featuring experienced flight instructors who often debate different approaches and techniques.