Pilot Proficiency

Newly graduated flight students enter a global industry with varying levels of English proficiency.

Notices to Air Missions, or NOTAMs, are issued to notify pilots of potential hazards at local airports.

FLYING’s Pia Bergqvist explains the best strategy for avoiding a disastrous aviation event.

When there’s a discrepancy, an aviation weather forecaster can make an update.

You can navigate without the GPS—the magenta line should come later.

The frustration of trying to achieve an Instrument Proficiency Check led to the creation of X-Plane, its creator tells FLYING.

Stabilized approaches are critical to mitigating the risks.

The year 2022 went by quickly, but this pilot made strides on hours flown, an instrument proficiency plan, and CFI renewal, as well as flying more efficiently.

Advisory circulars from the FAA used to be sent to pilots via the U.S. mail. They were printed on blue paper and sometimes arrived with such frequency you felt like you were on Hogan’s Heroes—every message that the characters on that classic TV show got from London came on blue paper. A great many of […]

Adjusting to the demands of summertime flying.