Sentence examples for flight proficiency from inspiring English sources

The FAA considered requiring drone pilots to obtain a commercial pilot certificate, have a Class II medical certificate, pass an aeronautical knowledge test, and demonstrate flight proficiency and aeronautical experience before a certified flight instructor.

The safety board concluded that both pilots had "previously demonstrated potentially serious performance deficiencies during flight operations, consistent with below-average flight proficiency". Investigators also found shortcomings on the part of the charter company, citing the inadequate training of pilots and several procedural deficiencies that could affect flight operations.

Indeed, training on Space Fortress has been associated with enhanced flight control proficiency in novice pilots [31].

Only now, almost three years after the crash on Aug. 30, 2002, has Babb's family claimed they've discovered a startling secret: The co-pilot's records had been "pencil whipped," or falsified, to indicate he had fulfilled Federal Aviation Administration requirements for annual proficiency flights with a certified inspector, the equivalent of a driving test for pilots.

In the telegram, they made the claim that the routine proficiency flights performed by pilots caused unnecessary stress on the aircraft.

Even so, as recently as last month, Mr. Hanjour still seemed to lack proficiency at flying, said a flight instructor in the Washington suburb of Bowie, Md. Marcel Bernard, the chief flight instructor at the school, said Mr. Hanjour showed up in Washington asking to rent a single-engine plane.

In any case, it can limit the proficiency of pilots landing under visual flight rules.

Mr. Bond said the shortage of parts means that Army National Guard helicopter pilots in Missouri are able to put in only 20percentto30percentcent of the flight time required to maintain their flight and mission proficiency.

Requirements considered include: demonstration of skills and knowledge in band drill, commands and formations, qualification of Music Proficiency Level 2, and holds the minimum rank of Flight Corporal.

With proficiency comes progress.

Proficiency engenders confidence.