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flight safety detectives episode 150 - flight instructors can be dead wrong

1/25/2023

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A pilot in training paid with her life when a flight instructor chose a poor location to practice engine failure maneuvers. John and Todd review the evidence collected following the air crash in California to offer flight safety advice.

Being a pilot is not easy. Pay attention to everything. Anticipate what could go wrong and have a plan.
In the 2017 accident reviewed in this episode, a flight instructor chose a mountainous area to teach simulated engine failures. Two students were aboard, one actively participating in the lesson and a second observing.

The poor choice of location created a real issue that led to a crash into the terrain. While the aircraft was largely intact, the rear passenger was killed.
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John and Todd talk about the decisions that led to this air crash. It’s not easy, but students should always be willing to fire their CFI or flight school when they encounter unsafe practices.
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flight safety detectives episode 139 - spatial disorientation kills

1/23/2023

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Spatial disorientation can happen to any pilot. It led to the fatal crashes that killed John F Kennedy Jr and Kobe Bryant. John, Greg and Todd are joined by expert Andy Watson to talk about ways pilots can avoid a deadly air crash.

Andy Watson is a professional air traffic controller, pilot, and author of the book, The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control. He describes the FAA accident briefing that led him to research spatial disorientation and develop practical recommendations to help avoid it.

Spatial disorientation can happen when pilot is in IFR conditions, banking left or right, and moving their head. This phenomenon is especially challenging for single pilots. Spatial disorientation is the contributing factor in many air crashes.
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Hear practical advice for all pilots. The discussion covers how to avoid spatial disorientation and how to work with air traffic control to get help when needed. Learn why the responses “standby” or “unable” are acceptable and could save your life.
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First state chapterĀ  - PAMA/west star aviation maintenance symposium & IA renewal

1/13/2023

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Join us on Saturday February 25 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for 8 hours of IA Approved Training at the Deerfield Country Club in Newark Delaware.  
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This is a FREE EVENT to ALL ATTENDEE'S.  The day includes Breakfast, 8 Hours of Approved Training, Lunch, Trade Show with 30 Industry Vendors, After Event Free Cocktail Hour.  ALL FREE. 

​Register at 
http://www.FirstStatePAMA.com.  Vendors interested in sponsorship or tables at the trade show please contact John Agnew – President at  admin@firststatepama.com  or  302-983-0042 
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flight safety detectives episode 147 - aviation skills save harrison ford

1/4/2023

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Rapid decision making and impressive aviator skills saved Harrison Ford from a deadly result in a 2015 air crash. The Flight Safety Detectives review the facts that show that Ford had a clear plan and was decisive as he dealt with engine failure shortly after takeoff in his vintage plane.

Ford quickly determined that returning to the Santa Monica airport would not work. He landed on a golf course. The hard impact caused him serious injury but no one on the ground was hurt.

“Harrison Ford did everything right. He was mentally prepared and was able to put the aircraft down safely,” Greg Feith says.

The NTSB report shows clear evidence of Ford’s training and aviation skill. It also documents a defect with the engine carburetor that led to the loss of engine power.

Do antique planes still in use need more detailed maintenance procedures for continued airworthiness? The detectives suggest this might be one way to compensate for older maintenance manuals that are brief and incomplete.
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Listen for aviation safety takeaways for pilots and aircraft mechanics from this Harrison Ford accident.
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2023 PAMA Scholarship program now accepting applications

1/4/2023

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PAMA, in coordination with its generous industry partners, has made available award opportunities for current and future aviation maintenance professionals. Awards are provided to current or recent aviation maintenance students and may be used toward the purchase of tools, tuition or other education-related expenses.

  • Future AMT Professional Award, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™ (AeroEngine Protection Corp.)
          Two $1000 awards

  • ​JSFirm.com Aviation Mechanic Student Award
         One $1500 award

  • The Glenn McCauley Aviation Technician Award provided by the Ohio Aircraft Technicians Society
         One $1500 award for an AMT student currently residing in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky. 

  • New Mexico Aero Education Aviation Mechanic Technician Student Award
    One $2000 award for AMT student currently attending Central New Mexico Community College or Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell​

Award winners will be announced at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Atlanta in April.

Applications must be submitted by March 1. 

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2023 Concorde Virtual IA renewal series

1/2/2023

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Piston IA Renewal Series
January 12 - 13, 2023

Turbine IA Renewal Series
January 19 - 20, 2023

Rotorcraft IA Renewal Series
January 26-27, 2023

8am - 12pm Eastern Time, or 5 - 9pm Eastern Time

Receive up to 8 hours IA credit upon completion.

For more information and to register, please visit: ​https://www.concordebattery.com/training/ia-renewal-2023.html
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flight safety detectives episode 145 - aviation safety & animals

12/14/2022

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More than 53 dogs being transported from New Orleans to Milwaukee had a bumpy ride when their cargo flight crashed on a golf course. This is a good news story with just a few minor injuries. John and Todd take the opportunity to put the focus on aviation safety & animals.

Animals are transported by air for a variety of reasons. There are some regulations to ensure their safety. However, Greg and Todd advise that anyone considering air transport for an animal do careful research and purchase a suitable travel carrier.
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This crash involved a Fairchild Metroliner. The crash sheared off the wings and dumped a lot of jet fuel. Fortunately, there was no fire. Quick action by first responders recovered all the dogs and even led to a few adoptions!
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20th Annual first state chapter - pama maintenance symposium & IA renewal

12/13/2022

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Saturday - February 25, 2023   8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

FREE EVENT TO ALL ATTENDEES
Attendee Registration Opens Dec 12, 2022 on Chapter Web site
www.FirstStatePAMA.comDeerfield Golf & Tennis Club
507 Thompson Station Rd   Newark, Delaware 19711

Event Includes:
8 Hours of IA Approved Training
Breakfast
Lunch
After Event Free Cocktail Hour
Door Prizes

-ALL Free-

2022 Attendance 275
Sponsor & Vendor Registration NOW OPEN!

Symposium Partner - $4500.00
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Meeting Sponsor - $2750.00
Breakfast Sponsor - $1250.00
Morning Coffee Sponsor - $1000.00
Lunch Sponsor - $1750.00
Afternoon Coffee Sponsor - $1000.00
Cocktails Sponsor - $1500.00
Hors devours Sponsor - $1250.00                                                                                           
Gold Sponsorship - $1500.00
Silver Sponsorship - $1250.00
Bronze Sponsorship - $750.00
Trade Show Table – 32 available - $600.00
Trade Show 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM 
      All Sponsorship's include a table at the Trade Show
Vendors interested in sponsorship or tables at the trade show please contact John Agnew – President at  admin@firststatepama.com  or  302-983-0042
 Attendee Registration Opens Dec 12, 2022 on Chapter Website 
www.FirstStatePAMA.com 
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flight safety detectives episode 144 - see & avoid

12/7/2022

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“See and Avoid” is widely recognized as a method for avoiding collision. This accident shows that approach has limits.

The term “See and Avoid” is part of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulation 14 CFR Part 91.113 (b), calling for pilots to actively search for potentially conflicting traffic. John and Todd discuss a 2014 accident where two planes crashed because they were not able to see one another in time.

The accident involved a Cessna 172 and a Searey homebuilt participating in a Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles program. The Cessna was overtaking the Searey as it descended and the two collided. Two people in the Searey were able to land. The Cessna crashed and the passenger and student onboard died.
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The NTSB probable cause cited failure to “see and avoid.” The Flight Safety Detectives explore the importance and limitations of relying on being able to see everything from the cockpit. They discuss how better preplanning by the two pilots involved could have avoided the collision.
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flight safety detectives episode 143 - mooney accident in maryland

11/30/2022

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Did get-there-itis and lack of preflight planning lead to the crash of a Mooney M20J into a power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland on November 27? The Flight Safety Detectives think so.

The aircraft had taken off from Westchester County, New York, and was bound for the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg. Around 5:40 PM, for reasons still under investigation, it crashed about a few miles away from the runway. The crash was close to home for Greg, who lives just four miles from the site.

John, Greg and Todd talk about the investigation ahead for the FAA and NTSB. They explore key questions:
  • Did the pilot do proper preflight planning?
  • Was the pilot monitoring the weather and taking appropriate action as it developed or was he trying to tuck under the weather?
  • Was the pilot following proper procedures for the approach?
  • What is this pilot’s history?
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This event appears to be a perfect example of the need for preflight planning. The weather forecast called for rain and low visibility. The pilot should have planned alternatives if it was not safe to land at the Gaithersburg airport.
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