CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 18
ASI Message
It's the basics
By BRUCE LANDSBERG
The Asiana Boeing 777 accident at San
Francisco serves as an expensive and
tragic reminder of the importance of
basics, and why things are done in certain
ways regarding aviation safety.
At this writing it appears the aircraft
stalled/mushed into the sea wall just short of the runway at a
high angle of attack and low airspeed. Why? As CFIs we can
take away some salient points to draw on when flying with
our students and clients.
- One of the biggest possible factors is
complacency: "I've done this a thousand
times. How hard could it be?"
- The pilots reported to the NTSB that the
auto-throttle failed to respond. Automation
(auto-throttles in this case) must always be
treated with caution. The programming
should always be verified and monitored.
"Set it and forget it" is a recipe for surprise
and occasional disaster.
- Transitioning pilots are often not "one" with the aircraft
until they have acquired significantly more time to learn
its nuances. In this case, even though the captain was
highly experienced in heavy jet aircraft, he was a
newbie to the B777.
- The pilot monitoring needs to monitor
the main thing. In this case that would be
airspeed, configuration, and alignment. If it's
not working, speak up, and if it's not corrected,
take appropriate corrective action.
- The instructor pilot was also new to his role and it appears
he may have failed to properly supervise the new captain.
it becomes. For light aircraft ASI
recommends that everything be stable
before reaching 500 feet agl.
- Finally, if something looks funny or weird
it probably is, and that might be a great
time to do something different rather than
waiting to see how it plays out.
Use the comments section below to share
your thoughts.
Safe Flights...
- Stabilized approaches are always a good idea,
and the bigger the aircraft, the more important
Bruce Landsberg
President, AOPA Foundation
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue 3
A Question of the Mind
Safety Quiz: A Day in the Sun
CFI Commentary: To Your Health
CFI Tips: Stall Commandments
ASI Message: It's the Basics
Accident Case Study: In Too Deep
Safety Seminar: Weather Challenge
Safety Spotlight: Caveat Mentor
ASI News: Champion of Public Benefit Flying
CFI Tools: Airspace "On the Go" with e-Flash Cards
Chief's Corner: Focus on What's Important
Did You Know? ASI Safety Presentations at your Command
Pilot Safety Announcement: V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - A Question of the Mind
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 5
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Quiz: A Day in the Sun
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Commentary: To Your Health
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 11
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 13
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Tips: Stall Commandments
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 17
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - ASI Message: It's the Basics
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Accident Case Study: In Too Deep
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 20
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Seminar: Weather Challenge
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Safety Spotlight: Caveat Mentor
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 23
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 24
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 25
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - ASI News: Champion of Public Benefit Flying
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - CFI Tools: Airspace "On the Go" with e-Flash Cards
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Chief's Corner: Focus on What's Important
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 29
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - 31
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 4, Issue 3 - Pilot Safety Announcement: V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.
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