Pilot Proficiency

In 1966, the FAA released a report that found that physicians had a fatality rate four times greater than other pilots.

There are always tradeoffs between ILS and RNAV approaches.

Deadly deception reveals itself in seemingly unrelated ways and can sneak up before you know what happened.

Pilots should never allow themselves to be fooled by the snow.

Pilot recalls a lesson learned about tanks from a dead stick landing.

Pilot might reasonably have considered a thorough preflight inspection unnecessary after such a brief stop.

Carrier has partnered with Visionary Training Resources to pitch the virtual reality program for FAA approval.

There’s a reason the name for weather event is a synonym for confused.

Plan ahead to use this daytime-only approach during shortened winter days.

Sweaty palms and button pushing are all part of being a pilot.