Pilot Proficiency

Just 40 years ago, a pilot’s only real access to live radar data was in the cockpit of a sophisticated multi-engine aircraft. But thanks to rapid advances in technology and computer networks, anybody carrying a smartphone has access to nearly all of the data from the federal government’s $3 billion radar network. Add ADS-B In […]

Here’s how the aviation world navigates local time adjustments during daylight saving time.

Here’s what you need to know about obtaining a TSA endorsement and applying for a student pilot certificate.

Broad-scale weather patterns impact the Eastern U.S. in the colder months.

The climb to commercial ensures you are proficient, knowledgeable, and thorough in your flying.

The AFD is a vehicle for the forecaster to document technical reasoning behind the forecast they just issued.

A Cessna 150 helps a pilot get his certificate – and then heads for STOL drag.

Shortly after takeoff, the instructor’s head rolled back. The pilot thought the instructor was pretending to take a nap as a joke.

You do not lose your certificate or go to prison for an accidental midair with a bald eagle—or any other bird.

While we train for the essential ability to fly approaches to minimums, that’s not always enough preparation for real-life weather, which can conjure up things that don’t fit neatly into the ceiling/visibility numbers on the charts. Sometimes it’s not clear: Am I at those minimums? Do I have the visual minimums to cancel? Should I […]