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46000 accidents 25 involved drugs or alcohol 20% were caused by mechanical problems 27% had terrain as a factor 2% had weight and balance problems 73% involved accumulative judgment mistakes mixed with… VFR into IFR, Fuel Getting home… Exceeding aircraft capability PIC not in control 25% of accidents occurred in maneuvering flight involving low, slow, maneuvers. Comment		External Links  Recent articles 1996 For 100,000 Hours of Flying Singles 1 5 BR Twins 2 12 BR Homebuilts 2 of the flying and 10 of the accidents with aircraft ... Teaching Memory The way an instructor presents material has a great influence on student retention of what is being taught Trauma is proven to be the... Private Pilot Requirements At least 17 read write and speak English 3rd class medical written test oral test flight test 61 103 BR Private... Self-Doubt is Normal B Every so often the instructor finds a student who is going through a phase of flying that is very disturbing to the student... Fuel Electric accidents 1 Experience level of the pilot does not seem to matter in fuel related accidents BR 2 86 of aircraft... Crash Survival #1 survival item is to let a responsible person know where you are going your route and ETA Insurance is to make contact after arrival ... Black Hole Landing P When it is very dark you are subject to illusions Your seat position may make you more or less subject to these Aircraft seats are... Subtle Fatigue P This problem often begins with a distraction that causes fixation on an instrument or occurrence Complex flight operations are the first skills to deteriorate ... Takeoffs Alignment BR Rotation and liftoff BR Drift correction BR Airborne alignment check BR Clearing turns ... Retractables 1 One gear up landing occurs on average every day in the U S 5 of retractable accidents are gear up landings BR ... Light Series P The light gun is used by ATC towers in the event of radio failure to move and sequence aircraft In general all GREEN signals ... The First Solo P There are many self induced stresses on the student prior to solo The student begins to worry about it never happening the cost how... IFR Flying Faults P Initially VFR to IFR flight results in over controlling especially when making corrections Non instrument rated pilots who fly into instrument weather lose control in... Music and Flying I don #39;t know that anyone has ever equated music to flying by comparing the skills of a music master vs a student to the ... Fuel Accidents ul li The number one cause of engine failure is lack of fuel BR li 10 of General Aviation accidents are caused... Communication, ATC & Radar Acknowledgment and compliance BR Uses appropriate ATC procedures BR Emergency and NORDO procedure BR Practice and performance BR Maintains U ... Private Pilot Currency 3 landings in last 90 days before carrying passengers BR 3 full stop landing for night currency ... Judgment of Limitations P The ability of a student to plan a safe flight or flying activity is determined by his judgment of his limitations It is important that the... IFR Rated Pilot ul li 1 accident in 4 459 hours in IFR conditions BR li 1 accident in 61 900 hours in... Ground Reference Turns around a point BR B 600 to 1000 feet 45 degree bank U U 100 feet U... Pilot/Owner Maintenance P Keeping an aircraft clean greatly improves both its appearance and its performance When you clean an aircraft you learn a great deal about its construction and... Holding Patterns IFR The shape of the holding pattern was based upon a requirement that older gyro instruments be allowed to settle down in a turn The... Diversion to Alternate Accurate immediate turn to estimated heading finds ground speed ETA fuel conditions flies U U 200 feet U ... Illusions - Vertigo Simulation P B Materials: B BR 1 An open lawn space at least 15 #39; by 15 #39; BR 2 A... Standard Rate Turns P All banks under the hood are at standard rate Standard rate turns requires two minutes to make a 360 degree circle One minute for a... Who is in charge? B Low time instructors have most of the #39;Who #39;s in Charge #39; kind of difficulty This is because they have not... VFR to IFR Options P What to do If you #39;re on top do the four C #39;s Climb communicate confess comply If fuel and weather... Wifferdill I #39;m told that quot;wolferdale quot; is an aviation perhaps military aviation term meaning a 270 turn Is this correct BR ... MEL Decision Sequence P The pilot recognizes inoperative instruments or equipment P P B Question: B P P... ATC Problems in Decending Order ol li Non adherence to clearance FAR #39;s or published procedures BR li Erroneous penetration of airspace TCA #39;s... Night Illusions Runway and approach light illusions will always be a problem if you are in an unfamiliar area For this reason it is always desirable to make a daylight... Coffee Coffee causes dehydration 15 dehydration causes 40 decrease in flying coordination Water by volume X 1 5 is needed to replace ... Descending Mechanical Failure Frequency 1 Clogged fuel system BR 2 Throttle mixture control BR 3 Oil line BR 4 Clogged... Homebuilt Statistics 2 of planes are homebuilt #133;they have 10 of the accidents and are twice as likely to be totally destroyed P ... Cold Weather P Hot or cold temperatures affect the quality of the preflight In the winter as your body cools you tend to mentally and physically slow down... Hyperventilation P Stress anxiety and fear cause hyperventilation The person begins abnormal rapid breathing Reduction of carbon dioxide causes lightheadedness suffocation drowsiness tingling... Weather Accidents 1 Ice accidents: One per year in California Indiana is worst with almost 2 a year 4 of the 5 California accidents occurred between... Trim instruction P The direction to move the trim and the proper instructional words to use are a common source of confusion Raising the trim wheel lowers the nose... Statistics As of October 2001 ul li If you are rushed for time you are eleven times more likely to make a mistake than if you have ample... The PTS Everything about the Practical Test is a given If you have studied the PTS you know what is going to happen You may not know when or just how... The Cockpit P Using the tape recorder I go over all the instruments and controls I pay particular attention to the markings and divisions on the dials their... Takeoff Factors P Many airports of the U S are long enough and wide enough for all G A aircraft Oddly most are not When the... Instructional Frustration I must admit I am somewhat discourged with primary flight instruction Students that don #39;t prepare for the lesson don #39;t do their homework ... Important Side Notes ol li The Law of Firsts Haviland #39;s quot;The first time you do you shouldn #39;t have... Short, Soft, and Rough Takeoff P Use the recommended flap setting either prior to takeoff or after reaching 30 40 knots The idea is to get clear of the ground as soon... General Aviation Accidents 1 51 of pilots were between 40 49 BR 2 71 were private pilots BR 3 52 had... Airport Markings symbols colors local rules BR Diagram ... Side Notes 1 The Law of Firsts Haviland #39;s quot;The first time you do you shouldn #39;t have The first time you don #39;t... Why Pilots Walk Funny Ever wonder why propeller pilots walk funny They do The P factor explanation from the instructors handbook tells the instructor how to explain this to the... Absolute Altitude Absolute altitude is obtained by the use of radar The first radar altimeter was the A N 718 I worked with it during WWII ...  Related Links
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