In a slightly modified version of the age-old aviation “ABC – Airspeed, Best field, Checklist” mantra for what to do in emergencies in an aircraft, I have three general rules of flying that I personally fly by and teach my … Continue reading
The FAA has recently provided a briefing and a MOSAIC fact sheet for Designees who may be working with applicants for sport pilot certificates or who may be exercising sport pilot privileges. These documents include information that may additionally be … Continue reading
It is the time of the year when data from last year’s pilot certification efforts starts to come out, and I start to play with spreadsheets and see what that data is showing us for the past year, and compare … Continue reading
The FAA has recently sent to DPEs a “Clarification of Additional Rating(s) Tables in the Commercial ACS Appendix 1” document that helps provide guidance on the requirements for maneuvers on practical tests. While this clarification is helpful for DPEs, it … Continue reading
