How often you should be flying to maintain proficiency is a very individualized metric. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
Pilot proficiency is an individualized metric, but consistent flying is essential to maintain it.
To stay proficient, aim for regular engagement like flying weekly, setting monthly hour goals (e.g., 10 hours), or planning specific missions with a purpose.
Keep flying enjoyable and purposeful to prevent burnout and avoid long breaks that necessitate regaining currency and proficiency.
Question: I just completed my private pilot check ride. Now that I have the certificate, it feels weird not to be flying several times a week, although truthfully, I cannot afford to keep doing that. How often should I be flying to maintain proficiency?
Answer:
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
