Pilot Proficiency

The organization recognized six flight schools and six flight instructors as best in their regions.

For a new pilot, a flight lesson can be an exercise in building confidence in the aircraft, a new instructor and—perhaps most importantly— themselves.

You do not lose your certificate or go to prison for an accidental midair with a bald eagle—or any other bird.

A CFI explains the importance of trying to set aside time to fly.

We know that his airplane stalled, but why it stalled is still a mystery.

An equipment upgrade leads to a pilot downgrade.

Stall/spin accidents account for the largest number of fatal aviation accidents, according to the latest Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute report.

Who said flaps don’t increase lift? Flaps do increase lift. Reference Chapter 6 of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, which states, “Flaps are the most common high-lift devices used on aircraft. These surfaces, which are attached to the trailing edge of the wing, increase both lift and induced drag for any given angle of attack (AOA).”

It’s important to set a target and establish a stabilized approach when making a short-field landing.

The approach to KCHA holds a few less common things to watch out for.