Fun Flying Fact Friday: Current vs. Proficient

Fun flying fact friday current vs proficient

In aviation, there’s a difference between being current and being proficient.

To be current (legally allowed to carry a passenger) you must have made at least three takeoffs and landings (they can be touch-and-go) in the last 90 days.

To be proficient, though, you need more than that. It means you’re sharp, comfortable, and confident in the air; able to handle whatever comes up without hesitation.

Currency keeps you legal. Proficiency keeps you safe. And your passengers can always tell the difference.

Would you feel safer with a current pilot or a proficient one?

Posted by Neill Harmer on November 7, 2025 in  User Experience  |  Fun Flying Fact Friday 

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