Pilot Proficiency

Both innocent and malicious pranksters have caused real issues for aviators and air traffic controllers alike.

Whether working independently or for a school, keeping more than a logbook just comes with the CFI territory

Pilots mush remember to refer to published procedures and avoid ‘tribal knowledge.’

Agency points to ‘concerning’ number of high-profile incidents during flight operations.

In this fatal accident case, it really was a doctor, and it really was a Bonanza.

Sometimes it’s not worth finding out if normal aviation variability will exceed your capabilities.

Controlling trigear airplanes on the ground is much easier than for taildraggers.

A longtime pilot recalls that first ‘criminal’ offense.

Checking the level is an important part of the preflight inspection.

The fact is the closer we get GA to a science, the longer we live.