Of all the training a private pilot can take, the instrument rating is known for being the most intense and useful. [Credit: Adobe Stock] Instrument rating training focuses on controlling the aircraft ...

Imagine this scenario: You jump in your family airplane and depart into a clear blue sky. You’d have to stay aloft for 4.25 years to match the 37,200 hours in flight instructor Field Morey’s logbook.

Will IFR training break me? I mean, I just started my instrument rating IFR training and it has been TOUGH! I new it would be challenging, but I didn't realize just how difficult instrument flying can ...

I have talked about beginning my Instrument Flight Rules or IFR instrument rating so I can fly in the clouds. I haven't given an update on how that training is progressing, so I thought I would ...