CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 7, Issue 4 - 22
ASI MESSAGE
I USED TO TEACH DOGFIGHTING TACTICS IN THE NAVY AND A PHRASE THAT YOU'D OFTEN HEAR
INSTRUCTORS USE WITH STUDENTS WAS, "WHEN YOU'RE OUT OF AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE, THEN
YOU'RE OUT OF IDEAS." POINT BEING, ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED EQUALS OPTIONS.
How can we use the red zone concept to be safer and avoid
low-altitude accidents? It's important to understand there
are lots of good reasons for flying in the red zone. The
moment you take off, and during a portion of the landing
phase, you are flying in the red zone. Different types of
airplanes will have different red zone altitudes, so it's
important to know what that altitude is for your aircraft. Use
this mental call out, "Entering the red zone," to focus your
attention on flying because the enemy (the ground) is close.
to end badly-and don't allow for second chances. If we
recognize and respect the red zone, odds are our flying
will be safe and end with a happy landing every time.
Fly Safe!
George Perry
Senior Vice President, Air Safety Institute
Inattention, distraction, poor airmanship, or aggressive/
risky/unnecessary maneuvers down low have the potential
Educating pilots on improving their skills and enhancing GA safety is a core tenet of AOPA's Air Safety Institute and its educational
programs. Your contribution funds these activities and ensures we continue to address the needs of pilots everywhere. Show your support
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PLAY VIDEO
REACTING TOO LATE, TOO MUCH-
AND TOO LOW
After a local flight the aircraft rejoined
the traffic pattern, and shortly
thereafter it impacted terrain just
off the approach end of the runway.
Accident Case Study: Communication
Breakdown holds many lessons,
including a stark reminder of how
distractions, miscommunication, and
aggressive maneuvering in the red
zone led to a fatal accident. Watch the
video (airsafetyinstitute.org/acs/
breakdown) brought to you by AOPA
Insurance.
http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org/acs/breakdown
http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org/acs/breakdown
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 7, Issue 4
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/flashcards_2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/flashcards_201310
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_201011
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_201009
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