Pilot Proficiency

It’s important to be aware that any airplane can create wake turbulence.

More drag equals more fun in aviation sport’s evolution.

Like driving a stick shift on a car, the non-directional beacon (NDB) approach is a handy skill for pilots.

This ILS is best flown with GPS assistance with a special missed approach option.

There have been changes to avionics, airspace, navigation, and other aspects over the past 40 years.

For an expert pilot, this new toy did not turn out to be child’s play.

Understanding how time logged meets requirements.

Declaring an emergency, dealing with distractions, and diverting for an unplanned stop.

Sometimes nerves, when properly reined in, can be your friend in the air.

A student’s lack of progression toward solo flight underscores that time in a logbook does not equate to proficiency.