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 lot of great flying hours in 2022. [Credit: Julie Boatman]
Key Takeaways:
The author increased flying hours by 30% in 2022 and plans to fly even more in 2023, emphasizing consistent practice for maintaining proficiency, especially for instrument flying skills.
Professional commitments included renewing their flight instructor certificate, highlighting the ongoing effort required to maintain aviation credentials.
Acknowledging the slow adoption of unleaded aviation fuel, the author is focusing on flying more efficiently to reduce fuel consumption and costs, which in turn allows for more flight time.
At some point during my formative years, a friend of mine once said, “The only New Year’s resolution I ever make is to drink more water.” Anything else was deemed either too complicated or too unachievable—or of dubious merit in the long run.
So, like every year, that’s mine too.
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