AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

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By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

February 25, 2022

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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