There has been much written about the responsibility and authority of the Pilot In Command (PIC) when it comes to in-flight decision-making. It’s been said and repeated so many times that it has become almost a cliché. The Pilot In Command is, of course, the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft, and …
If you have been flying for an appreciable amount of time, you likely understand the difference between being current, which simply means that you have met the minimum requirements for legal flight under a given set of conditions (VFR, IFR, 90-day landing currency, etc.), and being proficient. Proficiency is slightly more subjective than currency, in …
Hopefully, you’ve been enjoying the holiday season. With 2021 just a couple of days away, we wanted to send out Pilot Proficient’s December Newsletter before January rolls in. We’ve been working on getting a new Flight Review course ready for release in early 2021, and we’re looking forward to a February launch. While it won’t …
Gavin and I have been busy over the last month and are excited to announce a new video series as well as our fledgling Facebook and Twitter accounts. While our social media accounts are closer to standard fare, we hope the introduction of the FAR Clarity Series is helpful to both new and existing pilots …
Introducing the FAR Clarity Series and our Social Media Read More »
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As this is being written (September 2020), the world is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, which has caused, besides the terrible health effects on some of those who were unfortunate enough to catch it, some unforeseen and very strange changes in government policies, businesses, and even society as a whole. I’m fairly …
Thanks for taking the time to read this update. Over the past few months, we have made some big changes and we’re excited to share them with you. A brand new, redesigned website and the launch of our new Rockwell Collins Proline Fusion Pilot Familiarization Course have been the results of many hours of …
