currency

Proficiency is even more elusive than currency, but obviously both are important.

It’s important to know the difference between the FAA’s standards and your own.

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.

We were about to turn base to final at the non-towered airport when another pilot reported he was on final — but a few miles out. I didn’t see him. Chapter 1 of the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) notes that all pilots should practice the concept of see and avoid other traffic.

Smoke-generated IFR didn’t keep visitors from the annual event at Hood River.

We clarify a common confusion regarding the logging of nighttime landings.