Pilot pride comes with the certificates and ratings achieved through successful checkrides. But like flying itself, maintaining one’s pilot pride properly is a never-ending effort. Human nature is an ever-present foe. Complacency replaces striving to be better on every flight, and boastful delusions take the place of yesterday’s abilities. Proper pilot pride abhors such delusions, and the Airman Certification Standards can help.
Don’t Let Personal Pride Interfere with Currency Training
Key Takeaways:
- True pilot pride is not static, but requires continuous self-discipline to consistently meet and exceed current Airman Certification Standards (ACS), combating complacency that can erode proficiency.
- The ACS replaced the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to integrate task-specific knowledge, risk management, and practical skills, defining comprehensive requirements for pilot certification.
- Pilots must be self-disciplined to maintain checkride-level proficiency, going beyond minimum currency requirements, as they lack immediate performance feedback common in other professions.
- To uphold genuine pilot pride, aviators should regularly review and practice ACS tasks, incorporate them into flight reviews, and strive to consistently meet or surpass these demanding standards.
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