by Jim Timm
These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur and enhance aviation safety.
In the time period from September 16 through October 13 there were twenty-one pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed
By Fred Gibbs
Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.
Fred’s Perspective: Train as You Fly; Fly as You Trained
That’s a mantra often heard in the flight instruction business. Or how about, just teach to pass
by Jim Timm
The following is a report of the aviation accidents and incidents that occurred in Arizona from late August through late September. We hope the following detailed accident information can be used to develop safety programs and briefings that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and take the necessary action to prevent them
By Fred Gibbs
The start of October simply means that three-quarters of 2022 has passed, and we are not doing so great regarding fatal accidents, currently standing at 7 in-state fatal accidents and one out-of-state Arizona-based pilot fatality. A summary of the accidents to date is included here with the addition of the Seligman crash. The current
by Jim Timm
These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that should be addressed to help reduce the number of deviations that occur and thus enhance aviation safety.
In the time period from August 12 through September 15 there were sixteen pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were
By Fred Gibbs
Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.
Fred’s Perspective: When is it time to walk away from flying?
There comes a time, a point in life, that every pilot, including yours truly, has to make
by Jim Timm
The following is a report of the aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-July through August. We use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs and briefings that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others, and take the necessary action to prevent them from having
by Jim Timm
These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common thread exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur and enhance aviation safety.
In the time period from July 15 through August 11 there were seventeen pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by
By Fred Gibbs
We are now entering the 9th month of 2022. Fall is coming in all around us. The trees will be turning, monsoon season will end, and if all is normal, very nice flying weather will descend upon us. More of us will take to the skies, and therefore, more of us need to be careful. So please, don’t add to my fatal accident count!
As of
By Fred Gibbs
Fred’s Perspective: A bad day flying!
Just to be clear, the opinions and statements made within my articles are strictly mine and may not necessarily reflect any policy or position of the Arizona Pilots Association.
NTSB Preliminary Report Includes PIC Testimony In Fatal Copilot Plunge
The NTSB’s preliminary report on the July 29