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Cirrus SR22 safety

Last post by Bell 407 « Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:12 am
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by Raffles » Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:26 am

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I spoke to an owner at Springs about the SR22 from a safety point of view since there are many "experts" on "other" forums who blame the plane as being unforgiving resulting in...

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Thanks for the info Raffles :good:

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Last post by Bell 407
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:12 am
Murphy's Law trying to tell us something......

Last post by avi-addict « Mon May 22, 2017 9:18 am
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by avi-addict » Sat May 20, 2017 12:01 pm

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Murphy is Trying to Tell Us Something
John J Nance

What CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong!

Ah, yes. Señor Murphy and his law. Our rueful, semi-philosophical joke that’s not a joke - the 3-way...

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....a very very black weekend....two choppers and one fixed wing down claiming lives in all three accidents this weekend 19-21 May 2017.....Murphy? Bad decision making, risky flying, bad maintenance...

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Mon May 22, 2017 9:18 am
Extended Envelope Training (EET) and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)

Last post by gear up « Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:59 am
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by four engine jock » Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:08 am

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C6-1501-SRT-17025
Subject: Extended Envelope Training (EET) and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)

In response to Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) incidents and accidents, global...

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Jet Upset Recovery is an integral part of training. I personally find it the only fun part of a PPC in the Sim. I wish we could do it in a aerobatic aircraft but the sim does a good job. Moertoe and...

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Last post by gear up
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:59 am
Why so many small airplane accidents lately? - John J Nance.

Last post by Bell 407 « Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:13 pm
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by avi-addict » Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:25 am

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Why So Many Small Airplane Accidents Lately?
It does seem like a legitimate question. For the past few months it seems there is seldom a day that goes by without a report of a small plane being...

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Aztec, I agree with your sentiment. When I started PPL(H) training in 2004 I was spoilt for choice for the career instructors that were available. Their years of flying experience was on average...

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Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:13 pm
The Wrong Stuff [BBC documentary]

Last post by Raffles « Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:36 pm

by Raffles » Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:36 pm

A bit old but this video gives an insight into the beginnings of CRM

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Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:36 pm
Video: Preview of forthcoming Jeppesen chart enhancements

Last post by Raffles « Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:41 pm

by Raffles » Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:41 pm

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Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:41 pm
ASN data show 2016 to be one of the safest years in aviation history

Last post by Raffles « Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:02 am

by Raffles » Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:02 am

I got the following email from ASN....

The Aviation Safety Network today released the 2016 airliner accident statistics showing a very low total of 19 fatal airliner accidents, resulting in 325...

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Last post by Raffles
Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:02 am
AFRIKAANS: Jong loodse in sop nadat hul vliegtuig 'steel'

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:32 pm
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by avi-addict » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:06 am

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Erika Gibson - Rapport 20 November 2016

Twee jong vlieëniers by 'n vliegskool in Germiston het hul toekoms in lugvaart verongeluk nadat hulle 'n vliegtuig 'gesteel' her, 'n vriend opgelaai het en...

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Ag shame, poor students! #africancollgeofaviationmustfall! Let's burn the airplanes!!

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:32 pm
Incident: THY A319 at Sochi on Sep 28th 2016, ATC prevented controlled flight into terrain

Last post by Joeatc « Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:41 am
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by Raffles » Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:43 pm

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By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Oct 6th 2016 22:49Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 6th 2016 22:54Z
A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration TC-JLP performing flight TK-295 (dep Sep...

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Well there are some expat drivers being employed, hopefully they make a difference. Mate of mine just started recently on 777's for them. He told me about a F/O that scared him recently. So yes it...

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Last post by Joeatc
Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:41 am
Upset recovery and a few thoughts

Last post by bmused55 « Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:14 pm
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by Raffles » Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:28 pm

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I posted this on "another" forum because someone had to do a thesis on upset recovery for the ALMIGHTY CAA.............................what do you say?

Boeing has an unreliable airspeed...

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Ah, I understand.
Well, better training and some common sense would not go amiss either in such situations!

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Last post by bmused55
Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:14 pm
Qantas bans charging of new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights

Last post by avi-addict « Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:53 pm
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by avi-addict » Thu Sep 08, 2016 7:39 pm

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Qantas bans charging of new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights

Qantas is banning passengers charging the new Samsung Galaxy Note7 on all flights because of fears devices with faulty...

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Exactly....now just watch'it nê!

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Last post by avi-addict
Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:53 pm
Fly your Quadcopter responsibly

Last post by happyskipper « Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:00 pm
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by happyskipper » Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:09 pm

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An example of what could happen:

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Tail rotor is really an Achilles heel

Do helichopters really need an Achilles's heel? Seems to me that they are hamstrung by aerodynamics :haha: :haha:

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Last post by happyskipper
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:00 pm
iPad Apps Help Cut Fatal Crashes of Private Planes to New Lows

Last post by bogey 10 « Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:06 pm
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by Raffles » Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:02 am

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Fatalities in crashes of small private planes have fallen to the lowest levels in decades as industry and government work to address an area of aviation that has lagged behind jetliners in dramatic...

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Great initiave there Raffles......hell that was over 20 years ago. By comparison we are spoiled with the technology available today and when applied as intended, it would appear to be working.

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Last post by bogey 10
Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:06 pm
Jet2 first airline in Europe to ban inflight alcohol

Last post by Raffles « Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:15 pm
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by avi-addict » Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:03 pm

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Jet2 becomes first European budget airline to ban early morning alcohol sales in crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Boozy passengers have forced airline Jet2 to ban early morning alcohol sales on...

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Passengers who cause k@k for no matter what reason should be banned from flying and have a criminal record for it.

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Last post by Raffles
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:15 pm
Pilots arrested on suspicion of being too drunk to take Glasgow-Toronto flight

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:43 pm
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by avi-addict » Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:25 am

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Pilots arrested on suspicion of being too drunk to take Glasgow-Toronto flight

Two pilots have been arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a...

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2. Exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit... this has to be proven by a blood or urine test or Breathalyzer. They tried that with me years ago in Amman, Jordan by giving me a breathalyser (which...

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:43 pm
Flight Safety Self assessment

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Sun May 15, 2016 11:25 am
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by happyskipper » Fri May 13, 2016 11:43 am

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While surfing one of our local aviation forums, I came across this "Aviation Safety" self-assessment questionnaire. I attach it here for your information. Please do the the assessment, and...

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Definitely not a safety exercise that I would recommend on doing, unless you like it being an idiot :bingo: Second thought, I don't think this "exercise" even qualifies as a safety exercise.

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Sun May 15, 2016 11:25 am
Flight Safety Culture.....

Last post by Richard Cranium « Thu May 05, 2016 4:01 am

by Richard Cranium » Thu May 05, 2016 4:01 am

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Allegiant Air has been rocked by a new scandal.

Pilots poised to flee in search of safer skies and a better work environment.

Contact 13's Darcy Spears has been investigating...

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Last post by Richard Cranium
Thu May 05, 2016 4:01 am
FAA: Loss of control

Last post by Raffles « Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:30 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:16 pm

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What is Loss of Control?

A Loss of Control (LOC) accident involves an unintended departure of an aircraft from controlled flight. LOC can happen because the aircraft enters a flight regime that is...

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We did something similar in the CRM courses, both at Comair and FlightSafety.
There are quite a lot of crashes caused by loss of control.

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Last post by Raffles
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:30 pm
Flying tired.....Pilot Fatigue

Last post by Moertoe Pilut « Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:40 pm
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by Richard Cranium » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:32 pm

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Pilot fatigue is an unresolved issue but different airlines have very different rules.

For passengers, the 5am flight from Brisbane to Sydney during daylight saving time in NSW is hardly a pleasant...

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I'm sure that must vary on how much your body is adopted to lets say a night shift. The first night I am really tired. When I get to the flat or hotel, I relax for about an hour and then sleep for 8...

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Last post by Moertoe Pilut
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:40 pm
Flight Safety, should you really "speak up"?

Last post by Richard Cranium « Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:42 pm

by Richard Cranium » Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:42 pm

Ryanair pilot loses unfair dismissal action against airline
Capt John Goss was dismissed after he spoke on TV about airline safety

Gordon Deegan

Capt John Goss was dismissed by the airline in...

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:42 pm

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