The article differentiates between a "pilot with an instrument rating" (legal but often inexperienced) and an "instrument pilot" (highly proficient and comfortable in diverse, challenging IFR ...

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 ...

[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 ...

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 ...

Check rides usually include a simple yet significant question: What is the difference between currency and proficiency? Both are important matters, of course, and if you are anyone other than a ...