The Startle Response Fatal general aviation accidents often result from inappropriate responses to unexpected events. Humans are subject to a “startle response” when they are faced with unexpected emergency situations and may delay action or initiate involuntary action in response to the emergency. Training and preparation can reduce startle response time and promote more effective … Continued
CFIT/Automation Overreliance Technological advances in situational awareness have dramatically reduced the number of GA Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. However, the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has found that reliance on automation is a precursor to CFIT events. Awareness of automation limitations and pilot proficiency in flying with and without automation are … Continued
1. What incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB office? a. An in-fight fire b. An in-flight radio failure c. Ground damage to the propeller blades d. An in-fight loss of VOR receive capability 2. How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid? a. As long as the … Continued
Obstacle Takeoffs in Bonanzas and Barons By Hank Canterbury Should I use Vx or Vy? How about adding partial flaps? Although your Pilot’s Operating Handbook [POH] may not have a table for using flaps, it is permissible to use them if you desire. Please be sure to read the “Cautions” section below before you … Continued
BPT: Sam, what first attracted you to aviation – and why? SS: Aviation has always been a “thing” for me. Even as a child, I was obsessed with flight. BPT: Tell us when you learned how to fly – and where were you then? SS: I learned how to fly in the United States Air … Continued
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/661502886/privacy The Hon. Bruce Landsberg Vice Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board Ron Timmermans: Hello, I’m Ron Timmermans from Orlando, Florida, a ground and flight training instructor for the Bonanza Baron Pilot Training program, or BPT. Thank you for joining us for this BPT TAKEOFF interview. Today, I’m pleased to host a conversation with … Continued
Donor: The friends and family of Jan and Dave Monti, in memory of Dave. Dave was a member of AOPA for more than 50 years. He founded Rebuilt Aircraft, Inc. to provide specialized maintenance and repair services for owners of Beechcraft Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel Airs. In 2019, Dave was named the FAA’s National Aviation Technician … Continued
Donor: The friends and family of Jan and Dave Monti, in memory of Dave. Dave was a member of AOPA for more than 50 years. He founded Rebuilt Aircraft, Inc. to provide specialized maintenance and repair services for owners of Beechcraft Bonanzas, Barons, and Travel Airs. In 2019, Dave was named the FAA’s National Aviation Technician … Continued
AVOIDING THE HOTTEST “HOT SPOTS” By Tom Hoffmann You’ve completed a challenging flight, maybe one that involves some bad weather. The approach was a success. The landing was among your best. But those visions of a perfect flight went up in smoke when you blundered into a runway “hot spot,” which is what the … Continued
Service Bulletins and the Aircraft Owner Manufacturers issue aircraft Service Bulletins to inform owners and operators about critical and useful information on aircraft safety, maintenance, or product improvement. Compliance with Service Bulletins may or may not be mandatory, but you should never ignore them when it comes to safety. Are Service Bulletins Mandatory? … Continued