Pilot Proficiency

The mountains of western Virginia necessitate an offset approach.

Pilot checklists are only good when used at the right time.

Know what to do when and if it happens.

A fatal 2019 King Air 350 accident near Dallas exhibited all the signs of a random pilot error.

The icing type that accretes on your airframe depends on many environmental factors.

The experience of flying a variety of aircraft is worth more than the hours and offers a host of opportunities.

Make plans to spend more time in the sky next year.

What factors determine tower installation at a particular location?

Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful island to visit and an interesting approach.

Flying this time of year means dodging a whole new set of hazards. Depending on where you fly, those hazards frequently include the dreaded ice.