Pilot Proficiency Archives | Page 13 of 335

Above is NOAA’s newest high-performance computer, Hera. It is a Cray Compute Cluster computing system with a capacity of 3,270 trillion floating point operations per second.[Courtesy: NOAA]

Smart Move: AI and Future of Weather Forecasting for Pilots

Prediction meeting artificial intelligence isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Can a Pilot Use Special VFR at Night?

It must be requested from the tower to navigate low visibility without an instrument rating.

Pilot Training With a Passenger: What You Need to Know

Bringing a back-seat observer along on a dual instructional lesson can enhance the experience.

Apps do all the calculations for you—and it’s fine to use them after you’ve learned the analog way to calculate these things. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

Developing Navigation Skills Outside of Tech Still Imperative

Pilots must not rely solely on apps when it comes to not getting lost.

Bar Harbor, Maine, features amazing scenic views for pilots. [Adobe Stock]

Chart Wise: Bar Harbor, Maine, ILS or LOC Rwy 22

Weather may dictate these two options for this North Atlantic approach.

CFI asks FLYING how to restart a student pilot’s training after a 33-year break. [Shutterstock]

Reactivating a Return-to-Flying Student After 33 Years

Instructor wants to know how to go about restarting a learner pilot with lapsed proficiency.

As the government shutdown continues, student pilots ask questions and think about still getting their certificates. [Shutterstock]

Government Shutdown and Aviation: What Pilots Need to Know

Will it affect training check rides, air traffic control, and certifications?

When you acquire pilot certificates and ratings rapidly, you may be ready for the next check ride while flying on a temporary certificate. But is that legal? [Credit: iStock]

Pilots Must Get Back in Air After Scare

When an instructional flight goes sideways, there are lessons to be learned about managing the aftermath and the psychology of returning to the cockpit.

AeroGuard Graduates First Student Pilots for Air New Zealand

Trainees now head to Dubai for additional courses.

Critical Learning From Potomac Midair: Why ADS-B In Is Non-Negotiable

NTSB hearing on tragic collision highlighted numerous issues that different organizations had failed to address over many years.