From the Examiner's Chair
Articles for pilots and instructors on FAA practical tests, aeronautical decision-making, risk management, and scenario-based training, drawn from real observations in the examiner’s chair.
The Inoperative Equipment That Isn’t
An “INOP” placard should describe the airplane, not the applicant’s comfort zone. An FAA Designated Pilot Examiner explains why equipment that suddenly stops working on checkride day raises more questions than it answers.
Becoming a Better Pilot Means Relying Less on Luck
Every pilot benefits from a little luck early in their flying career. The best pilots spend the rest of their careers replacing luck with knowledge, judgment, and experience. This article explores why that transition is one of the clearest signs of growth as an aviator.