Category: Proficiency
Articles about pilot proficiency.

20 Common Mistakes Pilots Make When Flying Traffic Patterns
Flying the traffic pattern is one of the first skills student pilots learn—and one of the last they ever truly master. On the surface, it

DECIDE: An Essential Tool In Every Pilot’s Safety Arsenal
As a pilot, ensuring the safety of your flights is of paramount importance. In emergency situations, quick decision-making can make all the difference between a

How Can Pilots Make Their Passengers Comfortable In Flight?
Once you get your private pilot license, you no doubt will be looking to share your love of flying with your family or friends. You’ve

What do you do if you get lost while flying?
In this day and age, with all of the advances in modern technology at our disposal, such as GPS and electronic navigation systems, it may

Is The WINGS Program Worth It?
The aviation community is divided into two camps on the issue of flight proficiency: There are those who favor the biennial flight review (BFR), and

Can You Fail A Biennial Flight Review?
The biennial flight review can be a veritable cause of trepidation for many pilots. This is particularly the case for those pilots who haven’t flown