320 The Secret to Making Better Landings with Data – Chuck Cali + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott, Chuck Cali
5d ago
There are three secrets to making great landings. Unfortunately, nobody knows what they are. That’s an old joke but fortunately, there is a proven way to make better landings, and that’s by collecting data on your landings. Host Max Trescott talks with Chuck Cali about how you can collect data for your landings and compare it with other pilots. The techniques apply to anyone flying a modern glass cockpit, such as the G1000. Chuck has analyzed 40,000 Cirrus landings and concluded that pilots could be doing a better job, especially during the flare and touchdown. If you're getting value from thi ..read more
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319 Hot Springs Jet Crash, United FL 2477 Houston Overrun, Fuel Related Accidents + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott
1w ago
In this episode, Max discusses the crash of N1125A, a 1991 ASTRA/GULFSTREAM 1125 SP business jet at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virgina. It was the third fatal business jet crash in the U.S. in just five weeks. Five people on board were killed.  Several airline pilots send feedback about the United flight 2477 taxiway overrun at Houston. Max also reads listener emails related to the ten fuel-related accidents discussed last week. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, the Cash app, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightsp ..read more
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318 Recent Fuel Exhaustion and Fuel Starvation Accidents + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott
2w ago
In this episode, Max discusses the critical issue of fuel-related accidents in aviation, highlighting various incidents and discussing preventive measures. He summarizes ten recent NTSB reports, showing that fuel starvation and exhaustion accidents are more likely in older aircraft. Despite advancements in modern aircraft with low fuel warning systems, older models lack these safety features, making them more susceptible to such accidents. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, the Cash app, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightsp ..read more
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317 Naples Challenger Jet Update & 1994 Challenger Dual Flameout + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott
1M ago
In this episode, Max discusses two Challenger jet crashes involving dual engine failures: one in Naples, FL, in February 2024 and another in Nebraska in 1994. The incidents share some similarities. In the Naples crash, both engines experienced oil pressure warnings within seconds of each other before failing simultaneously. The preliminary report indicates the left landing gear touched down first, followed by the right, before the plane skidded into a concrete barrier. The cabin attendant facilitated passengers' safe evacuation through the tail compartment. The pilots, highly experienced, had ..read more
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315 Mastering Arrival Procedures: Common Issues and Best Practices for Instrument Pilots + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott
1M ago
Host Max Trescott delves into arrival procedures for instrument pilots, focusing on common issues and best practices. The host begins by emphasizing the importance of understanding and properly executing arrival procedures, which are often overlooked, especially for pilots not regularly flying into larger airports. Arrival procedures, also known as Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), facilitate the transition from enroute structure to the terminal area, streamlining air traffic flow and reducing congestion. These procedures guide pilots to specific fixes or navigational aids, ensuring a ..read more
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314 Falcon Jet, N283SA Black Hole Crash in Georgia – with Rob Mark + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott interview Rob Mark
1M ago
Host Max Trescott discusses the fatal crash of a Falcon jet in Georgia with aviation expert Rob Mark. The NTSB final report revealed a series of factors contributing to the accident. These included misreading a NOTAM regarding the ILS glideslope, difficulty entering the initial approach fix into the navigation system, high and fast arrival at the final approach fix, unauthorized use of airbrakes. It’s also possible that they didn’t realize the ILS approach required flying a procedure turn. They were also flying a black hole approach in dark night conditions with minimal ground lights, but appa ..read more
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313 The Vmc Demonstration and Making Multiengine Training Safer - Seth Lake + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott interview Seth Lake
2M ago
Max talks with Seth Lake about Vmc (Minimum Control Speed with the Critical Engine Inoperative) maneuvers, particularly focusing on their importance in multi-engine training. Seth also talks about the challenges and risks associated with VMC demonstrations and offers constructive suggestions for improving training practices in multi-engine aircraft. Seth explains that Vmc is the minimum controllable airspeed of a multi-engine aircraft when the critical engine is inoperative, and the operative engine is at full power. The FAA mandates specific criteria for this maneuver, emphasizing the need fo ..read more
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312 How ATC Heroes Guided a Cincinnati Piper Pilot to Safety + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott | Glass Cockpit Publishing
2M ago
On the afternoon of Wednesday, 7 Dec, 2022. The Cincinnati, Ohio area had been IMC all day and a single engine aircraft, based at Hogan Field (KHAO) near Cincinnati was flying instrument approaches in IMC conditions with the help of Cincinnati Approach.    The aircraft departed Hogan field, located under the northern portion of the Cincinnati Class Bravo, and its first two instrument approaches went relatively well. It flew to the southeast at 4000 feet, and was given vectors to the RNAV (GPS) 3 Right approach @ KLUK, which is Lunken Field. After flying a low approach to minimums, it ..read more
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311 Flying IFR in and out of Airports with no Instrument Approaches + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott interview Mark Kolber
2M ago
Max talks with Mark Kolber about Flying IFR in and out of Airports with no Instrument Approaches. Mark Kolber traces his expertise in aviation law to his background as a trial lawyer and a CFI. He emphasizes the importance of understanding rules, regulations, and procedures in IFR, highlighting that a significant portion of IFR involves adherence to regulations due to the potential impact on others. The conversation delves into a specific scenario where a listener reports a Homeowners Association (HOA) planning to ban IFR departures from Sea Ranch, which is a private airport in Northern Califo ..read more
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309 VFR into IMC and other Recent Loss of Control Accidents + GA News
Aviation News Talk | General Aviation Podcast
by Max Trescott
3M ago
Max talks about some recent VFR into IMC accidents and other weather-related loss of control accidents. VFR into IMC accidents continue to be a problem for us as GA pilots. Not only are there too many of them, but they also have the highest lethality rate of any accident type, as 90% of these accidents are fatal. They are unique to general aviation, as they are almost non-existent in airline flying. He also talks about how to calculate the bank angle required to get a standard rate turn. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, the Cash app, Zelle or P ..read more
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