Pilot Proficiency

86-year-old recounts near-disastrous experience with weight and balance.

Sharing flight with a non-pilot can be a rewarding experience.

If pilots try to cut corners on instrument practice, it can be deadly.

Here’s some advice for new pilots on achieving the perfect sight picture setup.

Technically demanding runways bring out the skills in pilots.

‘Back-end changeover’ aims for safer skies and clearer communication by presenting critical flight information in plain language.

Challenge of flying in someone else’s machine often involves vetting mystery maintenance and owner tinkering.

FAA project seeks to tackle challenges of airport terminal icing to enhance flight safety.

Here is how to manage the terrain and execute an approach to this winter wonderland.

Remember that repetition and pacing are much better than racing.