Pilot Proficiency

It’s important to remember that true north and magnetic north are not the same.

FAA assigns the designation for facilities able to relieve congestion at a commercial service airport.

Ask the average person to explain the distinction between a watch and a warning, and you’ll find that a majority don’t know how.

There are always tradeoffs between ILS and RNAV approaches.

Here’s what you need to know about who can review your flight plan and give the endorsement for a solo cross-country flight.

Deadly deception reveals itself in seemingly unrelated ways and can sneak up before you know what happened.

Pilots should never allow themselves to be fooled by the snow.

Here are some sure-fire ways to inspire the love of flight in children before they’re ready for ground school.

Doing a bit of homework helps to avoid surprises for pilots.

Whether or not you should depends on the situation.