Pilot Proficiency

What instructors and pilot applicants need to know to make the most of this valuable step

DOT secretary’s remarks follow recent fatal commuter crash and pledge for safety upgrades.

Swirling columns of air slowly trail downward behind an airplane—yours included.

Try not to worry too much if you’re waiting a while to take off even though it’s not fun.

It’s really a matter of checking on whether your CFI will allow them.

It’s important to learn how to avoid coming up short in avgas calculations.

Imagine the terror of losing control of an airplane moments after takeoff.

Maybe it was engine trouble, or maybe it was just a bad guess.

Midair collisions and busted check rides can result from inaccurate altitude.

FAA regulations stipulate that a person with only that certificate can’t be compensated in any form.