Pilot Proficiency

Here’s the story behind why air traffic control issues this ‘possible pilot deviation’ warning.

Fatal Saratoga accident shows that some destinations aren’t worth making.

There’s a lot to know when flying into KCHO.

While pilots don’t have the capability to check a localizer like you do a VOR in an aircraft, there is a strategy to see if the unit is in service.

Instructors and pilots must train often to avoid mistakes and stay safe.

In four-hour workshops held during EAA AirVenture, flight instructors help pilots create their own customized proficiency plan.

One of the most cumbersome tasks in GA flight is the PIREP.

Today’s weather forecasting makes use of mathematical models. Let’s dig into some of the more common ones to understand what they’re telling us.

PIREPs are those rare commodities that GA pilots yearn for during preflight planning or while en route.

Flying—becoming one with the craft—must be experienced to truly understand its addictive nature.