Pilot Proficiency

An extensive resource on how to become a better pilot, including aviation weather, flight planning and flying technique tips, as well as in-depth aviation accident analysis.

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Flying During Coronavirus: Threat-And-Error Management From An Airline Pilot
By Les Abend
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My First Airline Flight
By Dick Karl
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Pilot’s Discretion: Flying Solo
By Bret Koebbe
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Taking Wing: Black Swan Rising
By Sam Weigel

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I Learned About Flying From That

Readers share lasting lessons from close calls and near disasters — the best stories from our most popular column.

Icing Out of Options
ILAFFT: Down to Empty
ILAFFT: Test Pilot
ILAFFT: No Rush
ILAFFT: It’s Called the CTAF for a Reason
ILAFFT: Jackie’s Last Flight

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Weather

The latest news in aviation weather technology and aviation weather safety.

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ADS-B vs SiriusXM
By Les Abend
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Iowa Airports Clean Up After Derecho
By Julie Boatman
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Pilot’s Discretion: Flying Solo
By Bret Koebbe
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Hurricane Hunters
By Rob Mark

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