Pilot Proficiency

Add night, mountains, or IMS, and the situation can worsen quickly.

Combination of factors—contamination, ground effect, and upward acceleration—all pushed toward a stall.

If you want to increase your chances of being hired at a flight school, the more instructor ratings you have, the better.

Emergency procedures are a vital part of flight training.

Unexpected challenges can become powerful teachable moments, especially during cross-country flights.

This approach could be necessary when rain or clouds are present off the ocean.

Latest campus aims to train airline pilots amid growing demand.

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.