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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

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And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. Youd be far less likely to lose control in unexpected situations when you stay proficient. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Well, it typically goes the same way your checkride does.

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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

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They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight.