Every pilot is inspired to fly for different reasons—personal and technical challenge, freedom and new perspectives, civilian or military professional career paths.
Back in the Game
Key Takeaways:
- The author successfully prepared for a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) after a four-year hiatus by following a structured, multi-day plan.
- This preparation involved manually refreshing fundamental skills like flight planning and emergency procedures, reviewing Practical Test Standards, and extensive use of flight simulators.
- The pilot intentionally prioritized rebuilding core aviation knowledge and manual flying skills before gradually incorporating modern aviation technology.
- This systematic approach led to a confident and successful BFR, with the author planning to apply the same strategy for future proficiency checks.
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