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Ditching Demystified: What Every Pilot Should Know About Landing on Water

Flying Magazine

But pilots like to be prepared for whatever might happen, so some theory is important. The pilot and one passenger suffered minor injuries; another passenger was uninjured. Credit: Jim Wolper] Prevention Is the Best Cure In another example, I was a contract second pilot on a King Air. A ditching and swell diagram.

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Pilots Should Become Part of In-Crowd

Flying Magazine

Maintenance facility and individual mechanic recommendations for annual inspections and regular maintenance. Courtesy: Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association] You might want to learn more even if no regulatory or insurance requirements apply. Lists of available modifications, where to buy them, and where to have them installed.

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Rudder Malfunction Suspected In Fatal Cessna 310 Crash

AV Web

It was the first flight following its annual inspection. Air traffic control audio captured a pilot reporting an issue with the rudder, stating they were only able to make left turns. Airport surveillance video showed the aircraft taking off normally before abruptly veering left and entering a continuous left turn.

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WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

Vintage Aviation News

Since then, The Pink Lady has become a familiar sight at numerous airshows, including events such as La Fert-Alais, Duxford, D-Day commemorations, and the Young Pilots’ Air Show. At this point, it received its current registration: F-AZDX.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Plane and Pilot

The most recent annual inspection was completed recently, and over the past few years, a number of significant items have been addressed. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. But remembering every inspection and maintenance rule can be tough. Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy.

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First Post-Maintenance Flight Should Be Treated With Caution and Respect

Flying Magazine

If you ask a seasoned aviation mechanic what flight is the most risk-prone for an aircraft, you may be surprised to hear that it’s the first flight after significant maintenance, such as the annual inspection. The pilot was the owner of the airplane. I looked over to see several people standing up and looking to the north.