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I don't think a stall/spin in the traffic pattern is survivable in the vast majority of incidents, if any. I think the other scenarios you mention above are still a result of losing situational awareness. Above all, fly the airplane. If students aren't being taught this and/or it isn't being...

I don't have any experience with a complex system like that. Wouldn't the SOP be to be continuously monitoring the available fuel in all the tanks and if something doesn't look right then divert?

Please see the above reply...

For traffic pattern stall/spin accidents I think situational awareness is lost due to task saturation. There can be many reasons for this, dealing with passengers, an issue with the aircraft, looking for traffic, etc. Once task saturation occurs the pilot isn't going to pick up the queues of...

Agree with others, I don't think the FAA is overstaffed or over funded. As others have mentioned I would get rid of the Third Class Medical. My concern is that Trump may create a new "2 for 1" executive order that will likely have a HUGE impact on when the MOSAIC final rule gets published.

OK, so it would seem you ARE saying the class of accidents, or at least SOME of the accidents posted by the OP are result of inadequate training. You may be right. I don't think you are, but please provide some evidence to support this. That's what I was asking for in my post you quoted. So...

Apologies for misinterpreting you. What did you mean when you said "The people who have died in these accidents might beg to differ."?

Please provide proof for your assertion that all of these types of accidents are due to inadequate training. Based on your assertion every NTSB report should include "The pilot received inadequate training" in the probable cause. I'm not disputing that inadequate training may be a factor in...

When you say "commercial ops", do you mean part 121? If yes, then I understand where you're going, but I think you haven't thought it through. Part 121 (airlines) are safer that Part 91operations for a number of reasons including: TAA with multiple redundant navigation and autopilots Two...

No, I don't see how accident reports support your claim. Let me ask you this, I'm guessing so far you haven't had an accident related to: Inadvertent flight into IMC High DA operations Stall/Spin in the traffic pattern Have you been lucky so far or did you receive adequate training on the...

What evidence can you provide to substantiate your argument? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I felt everything you cited above was adequately covered in my primary training.

100! It's amazing to me that so many people are jumping on the poor training and DPE bandwagon without any knowledge of this accident pilot's training history. Density Altitude and CFIT kill experienced high time pilots every year. To err is human and no amount or type of training will change...

I think they're probably more relevant than InReach because there are three constellations of SAR satellites including satellites in geosynchronous orbit vs Iridium for InReach and they don't require a subscription. But maybe Iridium offers the same coverage, IDK? I have one for the same...

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Since it's Alabama, I know a guy that has a cousin named Vinny... The situation sucks but I think you're correct, I would think it's doubtful an attorney will take your case unless on retainer. Going that route it's likely to get expensive and you may be in a situation where you win the battle...

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Agreed. My comment was directed at "But still, the engine should have been off"...

I don't think we know the circumstances to say that for sure. It's quite possible the aircraft was about to taxi out for takeoff...

AvCenter in Nampa may be able to provide a shade hangar next to the FBO. Those have power if you have an engine heater. You may want to join Treasure Valley Pilots on FB, I see folks able to help out others with transient hangar space from time to time. I'm based at KMAN and would be happy to...

Penn Yan is about as far away from SoCal as you can get, but they did a great job on my O-360 5 years ago. They will arrange shipping. Not all overhauls are equal, so make sure you compare and understand what you're getting...