Pilot Proficiency Archives | Page 16 of 337

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.

What skills and knowledge do pilots master to obtain the CFII, and how long does it take? [Credit: 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.

Is a GPS Update Considered Maintenance?

Here’s what the regulations say about whether or not a student pilot can perform it.

Magneto checks aren’t just for run-ups necessarily. [Credit: Aviation Safety magazine]

Magneto Checks: Here’s What You’re Monitoring and Why

Even if you’re just bored and want to see what happens, you can do them while airborne.

An instructor and a student preflight a Cessna 152 before a lesson. [Credit: Richard Steiger]

What to Expect Your First Five Hours as a Student Pilot

Here are some tips for managing expectations when you begin flight training.

Sometimes the most critical lessons for pilots come from understanding what actions to avoid. [Credit: IFR Magazine]

Weather Readings: Common Mistakes and Misconceptions for Pilots to Avoid

Single poor decision can cascade into a dangerous situation with great speed in aviation.