Pilot Proficiency

Purpose-built scenarios challenge aviators to think critically, adapt, and apply their skills.

Understand maintenance standards, inspections, and flight school red flags before taking off.

Three-year journey to earn a PPL late in life teaches that preparation—not age—is the true measure of an aviator.

Old-school approach and circling procedures must be navigated to reach Purdue University Airport.

Student pilots should use METARs, TAFs, and interpolation skills to make smart go/no-go decisions.

There are some proven techniques to engage young aviation learners and drive deeper understanding.

Master instructor instilled importance of preparation and trusting your training.

Focusing on the immediate future remains the key to safe instrument flying.

How transponders, pressure altitude, and controllers spot aircraft flying at the wrong altitude.

It wasn’t that important for one Georgia pilot to get it right.