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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Lets dig into them: Disorientation : Flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training is a very dangerous move. Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does.

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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

Yet, statistics show that go-arounds are among the riskiest maneuvers in general aviation. The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night. So, it’s important to use the flight instruments to maintain control.