### Question
What does proficiency flying duty mean?


### Answer
**Proficiency flying duty** has the following meaning in *37 U.S.C. § 301a*:

> flying performed under competent orders by rated or designated members while serving in assignments in which such skills would normally not be maintained in the performance of assigned duties

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 301a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS**

