Articles and illustrated guides from the FAASTeam public safety library.
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The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) publishes short safety articles written by FAA safety program managers and volunteer industry experts. Each one targets a specific operational habit or hazard seen in the field.
Dec 13, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Dec 6, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Nov 29, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Nov 29, 2012
From the Document
the 12 Common Causes of Mistakes in the Aviation Workplace Put Safety First and Minimize the 12 Common Causes of Mistakes in the Aviation Workplace Lack of Communication Failure to transmit, receive, or provide enough information to complete a task. Never assume anything.
Study Focus: Review maintenance and airworthiness responsibilities.
Nov 15, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Nov 8, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Nov 1, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Oct 25, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Oct 17, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Oct 4, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 27, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Sep 20, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Sep 13, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 6, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 30, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 24, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 16, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 9, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Aug 2, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Jul 18, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review training practices and proficiency.
Jul 12, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Jul 8, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review training practices and proficiency.
Jun 28, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Jun 21, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
May 31, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review airspace access, restrictions and coordination.
May 24, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
May 17, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
May 10, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Apr 26, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Apr 19, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Apr 12, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Apr 5, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Mar 22, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Mar 15, 2012
Page 1 ©2012 Mastery Flight Training, Inc. All rights reserved. FLYING LESSONSFLYING LESSONS for March 15, 2012 suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Mar 8, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Mar 1, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Feb 23, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review training practices and proficiency.
Feb 16, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review training practices and proficiency.
Feb 9, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Feb 2, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Jan 26, 2012
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Jan 5, 2012
Page 1 ©2012 Mastery Flight Training, Inc. All rights reserved. FLYING LESSONSFLYING LESSONS for January 5, 2012 suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s…
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Dec 29, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Dec 22, 2011
Page 1 ©2011 Mastery Flight Training, Inc. All rights reserved. FLYING LESSONSFLYING LESSONS for December 22, 2011 suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Dec 15, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Dec 8, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Nov 17, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Nov 10, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Nov 3, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Oct 20, 2011
Page 1 ©2011 Mastery Flight Training, Inc. All rights reserved. FLYING LESSONSFLYING LESSONS for October 20, 2011 suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s…
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Oct 6, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Sep 29, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 22, 2011
Page 1 ©2011 Mastery Flight Training, Inc. All rights reserved. FLYING LESSONSFLYING LESSONS for September 22, 2011 suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 15, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 8, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Sep 1, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 25, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Aug 18, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Aug 11, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Aug 4, 2011
From the Document
suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.