Proficiency
Our pilot training articles are designed to help you improve your flying proficiency. Bone up on beneficial skills as well as the biggest mistakes to avoid as a pilot. Fly right with articles on topics such as dealing with ice and the most dangerous things you can do as a pilot.
Inoperative Equipment We Learn To Live Without (And Shouldn‘t)
Allowing yourself to get used to broken equipment in your aircraft isn’t a good solution
Lessons Learned: Lost In Alaska
Changing weather and unforgiving terrain make it all too easy to lose your way
Look Out For The Bounce
When you’re unexpectedly launched airborne, it’s time for fast corrective action
FAA‘s Checklist Warning Makes Sense, Except That It Doesn‘t
The question is, should you modify your OEM checklist in any way? Here’s why it’s not an easy call.
Tower! VFR Obstacle Avoidance
Flying low and VFR is fun and freeing’as long as you don’t hit anything while you’re doing it
