Home / Pilot Proficiency / Battling the “Big Lie” Pilot Proficiency Battling the “Big Lie” John King's crusade to change aviation's culture. (March 2001) By March 11, 2001 The following article is taken from Flying’s March 2001 issue. More From Pilot Proficiency Why Don't All Airplanes Have Static Wicks? Early Analysis of Fatal Reno Accident Offers Lessons I Lost My Logbook. What Now? Are Student Pilots Allowed to Fly Solo at Night? How Can dBZ Values Be Negative? Engine Failure Turns Puppy Ferrying Flight Into Glider