“Looks like we lost a wheel,” says the instructor. “Not so good, huh?” the student replies.
aviation safety
Free tire maintenance course updated
The course reviews common causes for tire related events, consequences of tire under and over-inflation, recommended inflation service schedules, and wear condition damages caused by Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
Pilots wanted for loss of control study
Researchers want to know if you’ve had any inadvertent inflight loss of control accidents. Survey results will help develop focused training methods to help pilots avoid these types of accidents.
Tips for runway safety
During the FAA’s Runway Safety Town Hall for general aviation pilots, FAA officials, air traffic controllers and runway safety experts offered tips on how the reduce the risk of airfield errors and lower the potential for accidents.
Alaska remains FAA’s proving ground for aviation safety innovations
With its challenging weather and environment, Alaska is where so many of general aviation’s safety innovations are born, including weather cameras, ADS-B, and a new technology called VWOS.
One Pilot’s View: Complacency kills
Complacency is insidious. It creeps in disguised as routine. “Been there, done that and I know how this will come out because I have done it so many times before.” That is the complacency trap and I was going to be the next one caught…
Official Drone ASRS Report form introduced
“Examples of reported UAS incidents include events in which wind, weather, or equipment are important factors, conflicts between manned and unmanned aircraft, and operational mistakes that may endanger persons or aircraft. Commencing with knowledge extracted from ASRS reports, solutions or preventive measures can be developed to mitigate hazards and threats.”
Landing Callout Assistant debuts
“Landing is an art based on visual cues processed by the pilot. Land-DAR can change this art of landing into more of a science with specific information as to height above the runway,” Send Solutions officials say.
FlightSafety teams with Flight Research to offer upset recovery training
The new training program aims to reduce loss of control in flight accidents by fusing FlightSafety International’s type-specific simulator training with Flight Research’s in-aircraft instruction, according to company officials.