Pilot Proficiency

Instrument flying is a perishable skill. Here’s how to ensure you stay fresh.

EDR quantifies turbulence for a specific aircraft, and it’s not a measure of the likelihood of turbulence—just the intensity.

Volcanic ash clouds can foul aircraft engines, ruin aircraft exteriors and have hot, poisonous gasses that can be deadly for pilots.

An instructor weighs in on who writes what—and where—in a pilot’s logbook.

When side-by-side seating became more common, the PIC took the left seat. Theories abound as to why this is.

Flying a clean aerobatic competition with no outs and no zeros can be just as satisfying as winning.

Clubs devoted to flight in the U.S. have existed since the late 1800s.

Here’s a rundown of what you should consider before buying an aircraft for flight training.

Last month, we discussed upper-air charts and how they shed light on your flight plans. Now, let’s talk about surface charts. In the May 2021 issue we covered a little bit about surface charts, but focused mostly on how to read the station plots—the little groups of data found at each city. It’s time for […]

When it comes to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, we frequently hear “the FAA won’t let me get help” or “if I try to get help, I’ll lose my medical.” Many times we see someone ask in an online discussion about how it will be handled by the FAA and the overwhelming response […]