How often you should be flying to maintain proficiency is a very individualized metric. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
Maintaining pilot proficiency is an individualized metric, best achieved by setting personal flying goals like regular weekly flights, specific monthly missions, or hourly targets.
Maximize flight time and avoid burnout by planning flights with specific objectives (e.g., maneuvers, cross-country trips) and keeping the experience fun and engaging.
Consistent and regular flying is crucial for sustained proficiency and currency, helping to prevent the need to regain skills after extended breaks.
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.
