57 Seconds to Pilot Proficiency

Top checkride mistakes as viewed from the perspective of an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.

RyanJuly 13, 2024

In "Learjet Down" we look at a tragic accident which offers many high-level lessons to...

RyanMarch 1, 2020

By understanding how evaluators use the ACS, you can better prepare yourself for your practical...

RyanFebruary 24, 2020

The importance of accurate pre-flight planning cannot be overstated. How important is this task...

RyanFebruary 10, 2020

TAS, IAS, CAS? Aircraft performance? AFM? Walk through them from a checkride perspective.

RyanSeptember 27, 2019

On takeoff, regardless of the weather, the pilot's attention needs to be focused purely on...

RyanJune 18, 2019