Articles | Index

Fatalities and Survival 2010-03-18
90% of people involved in ditching accidents survive. Only 1 out of every 6 airplane accidents results in anyone being hurt or killed. Any accident that occurs in normal landing sequence and configuration has 80% survival rate. In 1991 41,150 died in auto accidents, only 49 died in major commercial airline accidents. 46% of flying fatalities are weather related. 1/3 of serious accidents are cause by poor preflight inspections 50% of fatal accidents caused by a series of judgmental errors. Flying less than 10 hours in 30 days or less than 25 hours in 90 days greatly increases accident vulnerability. From '75 to '86 VFR into IFR had 4% of accidents and 19% of fatalities. Fatalities occurred in 72% of the VFR into IFR accidents from '75 to '86 BFR (Biennial Flight Review) does not seem to detect flying deficiencies. Add 10-15 % to takeoff/landing performance data to account for present aircraft performance since new. A 2% uphill gradient can add 50% to the takeoff distance under adverse conditions. Comment		External Links  Recent articles Bits and Pieces ul li Tolerance to lack of oxygen decreases proportionately with age BR li Patience is one... Minimum Equipment List P I Reference FAR Part 91 I P P P Knowledge of required instruments and equipment for day night VFR... Takeoff Notes P While easy to accomplish the takeoff is a relatively high risk flight operation because of the few options if things go wrong The best option... Introduction To The Radio I introduce the ATIS frequency 124 7 the alphabetical sequencing order of information during the day and how to use this information ... Growing Up As A Pilot It takes more than time to grow and mature as a pilot Judgment cannot be measured just by time but by the number of successful ... Utilizing Hood Training P The FAA integrated mix of VFR and IFR instruction is a violation of the very instructional precepts considered basic to flight instruction The purpose of the... A Need to communicate P What is the only question an instructor can never answer It is the unasked question Many concerns are unspoken The unspoken fear of every... Illusions - Natural Illusions P B Rain B BR Rain gives the illusion of being higher than you actually are Combined with haze you will fly... Homebuilt Statistics 2 of planes are homebuilt #133;they have 10 of the accidents and are twice as likely to be totally destroyed P ... Private Pilot Sharing of Expenses Only direct operating costs of rental and fuel ... The Unteachable Student I have found that my methods and I am incompatible with about 5 of my students This was true when I was teaching... Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) P Broadcast by ATC to warn air traffic to remain clear of areas such as open air affairs forest fires space launches crime scenes ... Factors in Successful Learning P B 1 Time of year B BR Summer flying gives longer days but does not provide the most desirable range of experience... Gaining Experience P Once reasonable proficiency in the four basics and landing procedures has been acquired it is important that the instructor provide variations such as are likely to... Start/Post Start P Make several dry run engine starts on the tape recorder to develop the checklist Emphasize used of the left hand all the time holding the mike... Warning Areas P Same as Restricted area but over international waters beyond 3 mile P P limit of our borders Contains hazards related... Recall Statistics li 10 of what you read BR li 20 of what you hear BR li ... Basic Maneuver Tolerances Altitude U U 200 feet BR Heading U U 10 degrees BR Speed U ... Phillips Head Screws John Henry Phillips of Mass patented his double slotted screw in 1932 The very similar Reed Prince screw is not approved for ... Post-Landing P Once on the ground Do not relax Hold the yoke back and properly positioned for taxi For any turns off the runway the yoke should... The Last Thing You Learn P If you make a good landing the yoke should be positioned for taxiing When you turn off the runway the correct positioning of the yoke will... 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... Abnormal Situation Training B We do not want a first spin to be of the accidental kind We do not want a first encounter with adverse weather... Takeoffs Alignment BR Rotation and liftoff BR Drift correction BR Airborne alignment check BR Clearing turns ... Descending Mechanical Failure Frequency 1 Clogged fuel system BR 2 Throttle mixture control BR 3 Oil line BR 4 Clogged... Operation of Airplane Systems P I FONT SIZE quot; 1 quot; REFERENCES: C 61 21 AC61 23 FONT Airplane Handbook and Flight Manual I ... Taildraggers 19 of fleet are taildraggers BR 6 to 29 of landing accidents P P ... River Flying with Steep Turns P On some subsequent lesson it is well to select an upwind track along a very S shaped course By flying upwind the relative ground speed... More on Mid-Airs ul li Over half of the people involved in midair accidents were survivors BR li The probability of a... Teaching Efficiency I teach techniques that maximize safety economy of time and movement both for the pilot and the aircraft Many aspects of pre flight... The Nature of Certainty In my careers as a school teacher and flight instructor I have developed student classifications that appear universal There are students who make things... Advice From Over 30 Years Ago B The performance of any complex activity such as flying an airplane requires the learning of highly conditioned responses ... Areas of Required Knowledge Required logbook endorsements with date and time BR BR Preflight BR Flight Procedures BR Aircraft Performance BR Radio... Holding Headings A pilot not a student is expected to hold a heading The PTS allows a 10 degree or 20 degree range It... Preliminaries to Flight P 1 Medical student license br 2 Flight Training Handbook BR 3 Student Pilot Guide 4 San Francisco Sectional BR ... VFR Midairs 82 occur by one aircraft being overtaken from the rear BR 35 occur with convergence less than 10 degrees BR ... The Instructor I can teach you to fly in about five minutes but it will take the rest of your life to get it right It is not just... Trim Exercises (Instructor Notes) P To teach the effectiveness of trim try the following exercise The instructor should demonstrate how to hold the nose in one fixed position while the student... Teaching Airplane English I am in the process of #39;re treading #39; two pilots who have radio problems They are both experienced complex high performance ... Spatial Disorientation P Spatial disorientation is the No 1 cause of military fatal accidents Even the best pilot will become disoriented under the right conditions Effects on... Accident Precipitating Causes 1991 ul li Inadequate preflight and or planning BR li 1 4 of all accidents are caused by inadequate preflight BR ... Commitment to Flying ol li You must be able to give priority to the time and energy required for learning to fly If you can #39;t... Military Instruction Instruction that uses the stair step approach is predicated on the absence of surprises A military preflight can take hours In my own... Midair Accidents In 10 Years 1983-94 236 incidents BR ul li 132 accidents with 56 fatality rate BR li 3 air to air contacts per... Instructional Constants A number of constants have been recommended Constants while not the only way to fly simplify the complexities of maneuvering an... Military Training Routes (MTR) P If you find that your flight will intersect an MTR route be sure to have P P the FSS run a... Performance Sheet ASEL Weight and balance BR CG at gross takeoff______CG at gross landing____ BR Shift weight from______ to _____ BR New CG ______ B BR ... Pilotage and Dead Reckoning Course within 3 nautical miles BR Altitude U U 200í BR Arrival within 5 minutes BR Heading within 15 degrees... Before Takeoff Check Emergency procedures review BR Door belts smoke engine BR POH distances and performance BR Departure plan review BR Clearing BR... Systems Malfunction Use of checklist BR Power loss BR Rough or hot engine BR Carburetor or induction icing BR No oil pressure BR ...  Related Links
©2010 4VFR.COM, All Rights Reserved	Powered by 4vfr.com