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Important Side Notes 2007-10-11
The Law of Firsts (Haviland's) , "The first time you do, you shouldn't have, The first time you don't, you should have." Flying is an situation where the pilot is solely responsible for the welfare of the aircraft. Knowledge can be maintained through reading and study. Judgment is best developed through the experiencing and management of actual flying situations. Pilot skill is a product of physical and mental practice in the airplane. Any flying skill acquired can only improve if exercised. Your skills will never remain static. Skills erode from lack of use; they remain relatively constant with occasional use; they improve only with clearly defined goals that have measurable criteria for performance. A refresher lesson should be based upon a single maneuver. This maneuver should contain a wide set of the four basics. It should be fun but challenging. In flying there is only one person responsible for the actual flying of an aircraft and that person is also responsible for the safety of that flight. Having a functional checklist that fits your method of operation is more important than having a one checklist fits all available. Have the checklist, use it at the same place and time; every time. The more unusual your flying situation the more important it is that you slow down the airplane and use the appropriate checklist. You will avoid one potential ATC 'deal' if you take upon yourself the responsibility to clear the final approach course prior to crossing the runway hold bars. As a student or VFR pilot you should know the terms and positions used by IFR pilots flying at airports where you fly. At unfamiliar fields you should query ATC as to IFR reports to your planned route. The lower the visibility the farther away from IFR routes you should stay. One way to detect maintenance oversights is to make regular changes of maintenance facilities. Written by Gene Whitt Comment		External Links  Recent articles Obtaining Weather Information I REFERENCES: AC 0 6 AC 00 45 AC 61 21 AC 61 23 AC 61 84 and AIM I BR... Reaction and Anticipation In searching for an appropriate place for this material I was surprised at how often the terms appeared the variety of context and... Hyperventilation P Stress anxiety and fear cause hyperventilation The person begins abnormal rapid breathing Reduction of carbon dioxide causes lightheadedness suffocation drowsiness tingling... Maintenance Records P The owner operator is responsible for all required maintenance inspections and logbook entries on an aircraft FAR 43 gives entry examples of #145;appropriate quot;... Cross-Country Planning I REFERENCES: AC 61 21 AC 61 23 AC 61 84 Charts A FD AIM I BR ... FAR Violations In Decending Order ol li Careless or reckless operation BR li Compliance with ATC clearances and instructions BR li Failure to meet requirement... Accident Precipitating Causes 1991 ul li Inadequate preflight and or planning BR li 1 4 of all accidents are caused by inadequate preflight BR ... The Second Solo P The first solo is deceptive in that it overcomes much of the tension related to quot;can I do it quot; The next few lessons ... Smoking P The smoking of tobacco is a form of self imposed physical and psychological stress that constitutes an immediate and on going threat to health and safety ... 1997 Nall Report li An accident as a judgment failure BR li Pilots only spot one third of ATC traffic reported as significant BR... Why and When of Accidents 1 One fourth of forced landings are related to maintenance or mechanical failure BR 2 1 3 accidents in landing ... The Student As A Student P How much does it cost Depends on motivation of student BR How long does it take 62 hours is average My students may... Statistics on Fuel/electric related accidents ol P li Experience level of the pilot does not seem to matter in fuel related accidents BR li 86... 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... Take Practical Test FAR 61 105 and 61 125 BR Private or commercial pilot must receive and have logged ground as well as flight training from authorized instructor or a home study... Flight Contradictions ul li The rudder is not used to turn the plane Rather it keeps the nose straight 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 ... What to Expect from Fatigue Reduced vigilance BR Increased temper excursions BR Reduced ability to concentrate BR Reduce awareness of deviations BR Increased rationalization of errors BR... Visualizing Your Training P A student pilot or any other pilot for that matter can practice flying even while not in a plane A situation can be visualized ... Dehydration P Human need for 2 4 quarts of water a day You become thirsty with a deficit of 1 5 quarts of body fluids or 2 of... Statistics on General Aviation Accidents ol li 51 of pilots were between 40 49 BR li 71 were private pilots BR ... Teaching precepts P li Docendo Discimus We learn by teaching When by yourself you are the instructor BR BR ... Night Accidents 1 Night emergency landings are 1 5 times as likely to result in a fatality BR 2 7 of flying is... Age as a Factor In Flying P The average General Aviation pilot was 39 years of age in 1990 Pilots over 60 have 2 1 times more accidents than pilots in their 50... Fatalities and Survival ul li 90 of people involved in ditching accidents survive BR li Only 1 out of every 6 airplane accidents results in... A Training Program P I make a practice of having prospective students come to my home office for a couple of hours to discuss flying I request that... The Johnson Bar One unlikely aircraft feature was derived from the steam engine The Johnson bar was used to control the amount of steam and hence the... It's About Time A sailing ship #39;s speed over a nautical a mile was historically measured by means of a knotted knots rope tied to a log... Course Reversal P The course reversal is a new addition to the Private Pilot Practical Test standards After the completion of a ground reference pattern in one direction it... Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) P B SDRs B are a mechanics #146; report on maintenance problems These are collected by the FAA and aircraft manufacturer and passed on... Failed Teaching The most dangerous aspect of flying and flight instruction is that the FAA Part 91 system lets incompetents fly and get sweetheart proficiency checks just... Hood Lessons P Since hood work is emotionally and mentally tiring it is best to limit each session Gradually extend the hood time until reaching 20 minute sessions ... CFI Hours I took my intro flight a few days ago and when I asked my prospective CFI how many hours he had he said over 600 hrs... 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... 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... Fuel Electric accidents 1 Experience level of the pilot does not seem to matter in fuel related accidents BR 2 86 of aircraft... 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... 1999 Nall Report li B Landings are the source of most accidents but few injuries BR li For every mile traveled airplanes... 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... Short Field Takeoff P The procedure requires performance that results in the shortest ground roll and the steepest angle of climb Two beginning options are available with little advantage going... 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... Written Tests Private Pilot Written Test figures: P P 1997: Total tests taken 32 981 92 1 passed the test average ... Controlled Airport Radio P B There are several essentials to good radio work B P P B The first essential is: ... Courtesy P Airport courtesy extends beyond the rules of right of way Don #39;t use strobe lights on the ground Give preference to aircraft which operate on... Judgement of Limitations B The ability of a student to plan a safe flight or flying activity is determined by his judgment of his limitations It ... FAR 61.39(a)(5) Completion of Prerequisites for PT I have given name flight instruction in preparation for a type test within the preceding 60 days and find him competent to pass the test and... You and Illusions P 1 Illusions can and do occur to everyone BR 2 Proper planning for strange airport conditions is essential BR 3 Weather and... Pilotage and Dead Reckoning Course within 3 nautical miles BR Altitude U U 200í BR Arrival within 5 minutes BR Heading within 15 degrees... Ground Procedures - Taxiing Renewal P By the time we solo we should be using power and brakes with great restraint Minimum power required to move at a good pace and smooth... Why Accidents Happen ul li 75 of accidents involve poor pilot judgment with reference to his ability knowledge or capability BR...  Related Links
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