A "pop-up" is an on-the-spot IFR clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC), often granted without a pre-filed flight plan or briefing, serving as a vital safety option to avoid hazardous scud running.

IFR flight training often prioritizes outdated, overly detailed calculations over the crucial strategic and tactical planning skills necessary for safe real-world instrument flying. While ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving artificial intelligence further into the systems that help manage U.