As the weather warms and airplanes flock to the runway, so do birds. This means that you want to be vigilant and prepared. ASI’s Bird Strikes Safety Brief is full of practical tips to reduce the potential of a bird collision in flight.
In ASI’s Real Pilot Story, a twin Beechcraft climbs out of Casa Grande, Arizona, 50 miles south of Phoenix. At 130 knots and 1,000 feet per minute, the airplane reaches 3,500 feet when the pilot notices the birds. A second later, a four-pound red-tailed hawk collides with the Baron.
This video presents a first-hand lesson on how the pilot successfully dealt with the ensuing mayhem his uninvited passenger caused. Watch the story unfold (www.airsafetyinstitute.org/birdrps) and learn what to do should an unexpected feathered guest enter your cabin.
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