Pilot Proficiency

The equipment is more common on aircraft certified for IFR conditions.

In aviation meteorology articles we often focus on the big problems: thunderstorms, heavy fog, low ceilings, and icing, all of which are responsible for the majority of weather-related aviation accidents. But even the most seemingly benign weather sometimes gets the best of IFR-rated pilots. In this Wx Smarts article we’ll revisit one such situation that […]

The airshow midair offers a sobering reminder that the pattern is no place to let down your guard.

If you can’t put your hands on your log book, the FAA can help you reconstruct your hours and endorsements.

It’s important for pilots to keep it legal in the dark.

Doppler images are packed with important life-saving guidance—assuming a pilot knows how to interpret all the pretty colors.

Regulations don’t specifically state that you must, but skipping the interaction can leave you open to potential FAA scrutiny.

The FAA has determined that some structures need to be more visible than others during daylight hours.

Cancellations continue at several airports, resulting in a domino effect across the nation’s air travel grid.

Does it have to be in a complex or technically advanced aircraft all the way?