Paul Bertorelli Explains Control Towers

[Daleandee]

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

The pilot initiated the sequence of events when deciding to fly illegally with an expired flight review, attempting a flight beyond their own skill level, and getting lost on the first lap around the traffic pattern.

Good point. I had not realized that she was outside her review.

Lesson for all of us about currency and proficiency there. I am adding this to my list of incidents to illustrate the importance of these to students.