Non-IFR Pilot

1 accident in 12,186 hours in IFR conditions
1 accident in 94,819 hours in VFR conditions.
An instrument pilot is most vulnerable with less than 100 hours instrument time.
In 28% of fatal accidents the pilots had instrument ratings.

Unusual Attitude RecoveriesNose up Recover with pitch down add power level wings BR Nose down Recover with reduced power level wings…
Effective Criticism Requirements1 Student instructor awareness of what is being done wrong P P 2 Instructor analysis of why P ...
On Checklistsol li Flying an airplane requires that a series of relatively complex procedures A checklist is most viable…
Black Hole LandingP When it is very dark you are subject to illusions Your seat position may make you more or less subject to…
Sequence of Decision for AirworthinessIs it required by FAR 91 2095 or 91 213 d 2 ii BR I If not I Is it required...
Prevention of taxiing problemsP Communicate BR Use airport diagram BR Get ATC help early BR When in doubt ...
Post-LandingP Once on the ground Do not relax Hold the yoke back and properly positioned for taxi For any turns off the…
Thinking Through PatternsP Depending on the student or airport weather conditions I will use paper diagrams and walk through the…
What You Know, Gets In The Way of What You Don't KnowThe learning law of #39;Primacy #39; is what makes developing proper habits first build the foundation for…
1998 Statisticsli B Over 20 of all G A fatal accidents had weather as contributing factor BR ...
One CFI + One CFI = ProblemsOne several occasions I have flown with both experienced and inexperienced CFI for a number of reasons In…
Help Your InstructorP The more an instructor knows about you your background motivation finances and goals the better he will be…

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