Pilot Proficiency

When gusty weather enters the mix, use these tips to climb safely.

A FLYING reader wonders if they should take the step, and finds out why taking it would give benefits they hadn’t thought of.

This sponsored post is brought to you by our partner Redbird Flight. Who could forget that moment? Soaring through the bright blue sky, heart racing, you hear your flight instructor say those magic words for the first time: “You have the controls.”   As years pass and ratings amass, you likely recall that memory fondly from […]

I’m not planning on being a professional pilot. Why should I get an instrument rating? You may enjoy flying now—but with an instrument rating, you will enjoy it more. Getting an instrument rating is, indeed, a lot of work, but it is mixed with fun. Flying on instruments is like solving a challenging crossword puzzle. […]

Lack of experience rarely leads to the outcome of this Colorado mission.

Use all of your tools to spot nearby traffic.

Pilot’s decisions scrutinized in the loss of a Learjet 35 last week in California.

One of the best parts of being a flight instructor is that it gives you the opportunity to have a positive impact on someone’s life. Just as we tend to remember our favorite teachers from school, most pilots can remember their favorite flight instructors. One such example is Gerald (Jerry) Griggs, from Wichita, Kansas, who […]

When it comes to a fire or a potential fire onboard, take the conservative route.

Oregon incident can teach us all an important lesson in being honest with yourself.