Pilot Proficiency

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.

Instrument flight has come a long way since the early days.

There are some things your CFI may not have taught you from the TAF.

The airspace is called the Western Atlantic Route System, known by its acronym, WATRS.

While the site was due for an update, some of the changes haven’t necessarily been a step forward.

Today, inertial reference systems (IRSs) that include laser-ring gyros operate within three separate onboard inertial reference units (IRUs).

Mistakes are part of the learning process. Expect to make some as you learn to fly, or when you pursue additional certificates and/or ratings.

Broadly speaking, the Y approach is more geared toward single-engine, piston-powered aircraft, and the Z approach more appropriate for jets.