One of the challenges of 61.87 is that there isn’t a performance metric on the required tasks, unlike the Airman ...

Loss-of-control accidents remain the leading cause of aviation fatalities, prompting the FAA to emphasize increased hand-flying practice for pilots. The FAA's Safety Alert (SAFO 17007) recommends ...

The global air transport industry agrees that pilots still need manual flying skills despite their highly automated work environment. But it cannot agree on how best to maintain this competency – ...