Proficiency Winter Flying Tips Winter is as inevitable as aging, and for pilots who live in or fly to the northern latitudes, every winter … By Michael Vivion, Photography by James Lawrence
Proficiency Managing Risk: VFR Versus VMC It has been a long day on a long cross-country flight. The weather forecasts have not been very accurate … By Michael Vivion
Proficiency VMC Vs. VFR In basic flight training, student pilots memorize the cloud clearance and visibility criteria for operation under visual flight rules and … By Michael Vivion, Photography by Jeff Berlin
Proficiency Winter Flying: A Strategic Approach Winter presents many complications for those who live in northern latitudes. Residents of warmer states like Florida and Arizona probably … By Michael Vivion
de Havilland Beaver You first notice the sound as a low rumble in the distance … By Michael Vivion, Photography by Jessica Ambats
Proficiency Box Canyon Hazards The visibility isn’t the best going up the mountain pass. On the far side lies better weather and home … By Michael Vivion
Proficiency Winter Flying Winter—it’s cold, it’s dark and sometimes it seems like spring will never come. But, lots of pilots … By Michael Vivion