proficiency

Predicting landing performance can mean a deep dive into the airplane’s documentation, with no precise answers.

When you absolutely, positively have to get to a lower altitude, it’s good to have practiced the procedure and know what to expect. 

See and avoid remains the primary collision-avoidance method, but merely looking where you’re going isn’t enough. 

‘Kick the tires and light the fires’ only works in the movies. The rest of us should tailor inspections to the aircraft’s needs. 

If you’re having trouble with crosswinds, you may not be using enough of your airplane’s control authority.

Getting and staying ahead of even the fastest airplane is simply a matter of planning, practice and, well, aggression. 

The ILS or LOC approach into Tri-Cities/Bristol in Tennessee offers several key areas of interest for instrument rated pilots to study for proficiency.

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The year 2022 went by quickly, but this pilot made strides on hours flown, an instrument proficiency plan, and CFI renewal, as well as flying more efficiently.

A CFI says it’s best to fall back on the pilot’s operating handbook.