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I'll commonly do the same with waiting traffic knowing that they are 5000 or more feet behind me, although I say "clearing at the end" so the plane behind me or in the pattern knows what my plans are. As Greg pointed out the reporting pilot had just enough knowledge to know you're suppose to...

I'd say his first indication of a problem was when the engine quit. Then he saw the LOW BOOST light the reason being the engine will quit just seconds after that light illuminates, why he didn't switch tanks is the puzzle, he had lots of previous multi experience plus enough time in this...

Seems they are leaning toward empty AUX tanks and the pilots failure to switch to a tank with fuel (MAIN TANKS). Lack of training was apparent from the start nothing new in the factual report on that issue. Previously there was rumored reports of him getting a LOW FUEL FLOW warning light...

Dumb dumb hits do do blames lou

To think that they used my tax money for porn when they could have been blowing someone up.

I started out using Garmin Pilot on android it was a frustrating experience waiting for features to be added that ipad users had been enjoying for quite some time. Finally I switched to ipad but bought a used one since I only use it for Garmin Pilot. Adding to my misery is the fact that to get...

I'll only comment on Garmin Pilot and Foreflight since you tend to be leaning toward one of those. Foreflight is used by more professional pilots but that's mostly because FF was the first kid on the block and got a huge lead in the market, since then Garmin Pilot has made strong headway and...

http://www.baaa-acro.com/2012/archives/crash-of-a-piper-pa-31-navajo-chieftain-in-leesburg-1-killed/ You'd almost believe these were made up. Pilot took off with less than full in the main tanks, aux were mostly empty or empty, passenger pointed out low fuel especially on one side he thought...

I'll answer for him without an interview you ain't goin no where.

Yes you are correct and if it's the right pack out on a 200 it will be hot as "well" you know since the left pack air goes 75 per cent to the cockpit to cool the tubes and only 25 per cent goes to the paying passengers. In that case while you toasting rest assured the pilots are keeping their...

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=25760 The above link is an report of another PA31 fuel starvation for unknown reasons (pilot thought he had plenty of fuel) it has a good outcome. The last line of the report is below in bold print. A factor in this accident was the pilot's...

Sounds like a snow job too me!

When visually inspected through the filler caps shortly after the accident, both inboard tanks were full (wait a minute something stinks in Denmark you mean there was approx 12 gallons used and the tank were visibily full at the filler cap? IMPOSIBLE didn't this report say it was a few...

Read the narrative of this accident from Australia here before proceeding : This accident is interesting because the cause was listed as fuel starvation with reported fuel on board sufficient for the flight. My comments on selected segments are in bold inserted into the accident report...

Above diagram show right main fuel tank and how water can collect in an area of tank that cannot be drained, this was the cause of an accident in Canada when water froze around the flapper valve and prevented fuel from entering the surge tank (or slosh box if you will) causing the level in the...

haven't keep a logbook for over 12 years I track currency (approaches night imc etc.) on the company flight log but no totals

Could be the aircraft system but most planes have two air conditioning packs they can dispatch with only one working you can guess the results

Also use Gleim went to AOPA seminars a couple of times nice if you have the time and money but for online Gleim is my choice but haven't tried anyone else. I like the format and have gotten familiar with it.

I totally agree my heart goes out to the family and friends of these six fine people. The pilot was no doubt much loved and a very intelligent man to err is human and it's something each one of us must guard against every flight and every minute of every flight. The finest legacy to the those...