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
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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
What’s wrong with this picture? Technically, until well into the 1960s, nothing. The pilot just didn’t have to be “under the influence” of alcohol to not fly. Glad we made some changes. But it got me curious, when did this … Continue reading
As Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), we wear many hats: teacher, mentor, evaluator, and sometimes even psychologist. Our primary mission is to shape safe, competent pilots who can handle the skies with confidence and sound judgment. This extends to checkride day, … Continue reading