For any new pilot that is interested in significantly improving their odds, I would STRONGLY recommend a book entitled "The Killing Zone." Get a copy and read it! You won't be sorry.
Kim, Have you read your copy yet?
For any new pilot that is interested in significantly improving their odds, I would STRONGLY recommend a book entitled "The Killing Zone." Get a copy and read it! You won't be sorry.
Kim, Have you read your copy yet?
I started- and finished- at Teterboro, but the commute I described is to Lincoln Park (N07). The train/bus thing to KTEB is similar, but at the time I was fliyng out of KTEB I was training with the school on the east side (in the FAA building...all long gone). That place was about 1/3 down the driveway between RT 46 and the tower; an easy walk. Shorter bus ride, too.Let's see, if my navigation is correct, you trained at KTEB. That's where I did my training
I started- and finished- at Teterboro, but the commute I described is to Lincoln Park (N07). The train/bus thing to KTEB is similar, but at the time I was fliyng out of KTEB I was training with the school on the east side (in the FAA building...all long gone). That place was about 1/3 down the driveway between RT 46 and the tower; an easy walk. Shorter bus ride, too.
I could have kept flying out of KTEB (the school at 47N was a satellite of the one at KTEB ) , but it was cheaper overall at N07, and I spent more Hobbs time learning and flying- not taxiing for miles, waiting for jets or trying to stay out of their way, LOL. I even got some free dual time riding along with CFIs on repositioning flights between the two fields- not much, but it was free.
You started the year after I finished... the school at N07 folded before I was done, so I finished up at KTEB. And I think that school was gone before you arrived there, which left Million Air as the only option. Pretty sure they don't do instruction anymore either... passing by occasionally, I haven't seen a piston-powered aircraft there in a long time.
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but thunder and lightning happen frequently in the summer) When weather patterns change and you are flying do you immediately land or go through it. I understand Ice and snow can affect your flying but what about thunder and lightning?
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Mechanical failures don't happen as much as pilot error?
Why would a Pilot do something stupid if it could result in a crash?
What is an example of someone doing something stupid that results in a crash? I want to know this so I can prevent myself from doing it!
Is flying in bad weather one of the things that fit in the "Doing something stupid" category?
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I will bet you that most pilots make that same statement at some point. Human nature, however, causes many to do stupid things regardless. That's one of the reasons for recurrent training, so someone else can look at you (both your flying skills and your decision making) and help point out places where you are slipping. Consciously maintaining a safety-oriented attitude is one of the keys to survival. Are you going to make mistakes during your flying career? YES. Guaranteed. The goal is to recognize them before they cause damage and to learn from them, and to constantly watch for things that can lead you down the road to making them.
Is flying in bad weather one of the things that fit in the "Doing something stupid" category?
[I warned you
For any new pilot that is interested in significantly improving their odds, I would STRONGLY recommend a book entitled "The Killing Zone." Get a copy and read it! You won't be sorry.
Kim, Have you read your copy yet?
Originally Posted by denverpilot
A really dumb example that has killed people before, and will again, is a door popping open on takeoff.
In most of the light aircraft we fly, this should be a non-event. The wind outside is a little noisy, the door will typically trail only an inch or so open, you and your passengers are literally strapped to the airframe, and maybe your loose paper charts blow off your lap if even that.
But if you allow yourself to start messing with it at low altitude, turning in your seat, fighting with the door and ignoring the fact that you still have an airplane to fly, because of the distraction, you and the aircraft and you might hit something solid while you're not paying attention.
Had exactly that happen to me. It was on my 2nd solo flight too. And now every runup I do, I push on all doors to make sure it's properly latched.
Took off, still on runway heading, realized it's a little bit more noisy than usual in a C152. Saw the door is not latched and about 1 inch crack. First thing I did was to check my pant pocket, make sure my cell phone is still there...
My first idea was to turn around immediately, and do a teardrop landing on opposite runway that I took off from, but thought about the wind, and decided to continue on in a pattern. Turned crosswind, and tried to slam the door shut. It was a challenge. Waited until I am at about 750' AGL, and shut the door.
Rest of the flight was uneventful. I actually have it on Youtube, since I decided to mount a camera inside the plane to analyze my flight when I am on the ground.
