The words “current” and “proficient” are widely used to define a pilot’s ability to fly. Actually, being current means only that you meet all the regulatory standards which, in turn, don’t mean a ...

FAA has issued a technical correction returning 61.57(d), which explains when a complete instrument proficiency check (IPC) is required for individuals serving as pilot in command (PIC), to its ...

[Avionics Today 07-05-2016] Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Association (CASA) has announced two new exemptions, which provide alternatives to the aircraft rating flight review and instrument ...

Proficiency is a key aspect of aviation safety for all pilots. We all realize that flying once every two years doesn’t maintain proficiency or skills, but many pilots who don’t fly regularly for work ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A pilot who died in a plane crash that killed his four passengers near Essendon Airport in 2017 failed an in-air competency test 16 ...