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| New circular pattern studied |
| The University of North Dakota, in partnership with the AOPA Air Safety Institute, is studying the use of a continuous turning approach, or "circular pattern," as an alternative to the traditional "box" or rectangular traffic pattern. The two organizations are exploring how simple procedural and training methodology changes in the landing pattern might improve safety and reduce loss-of-control accidents. George Perry, senior vice president of the Air Safety Institute, said general aviation has been flying the rectangular pattern for decades, "and based on substantial loss-of-control incident data in the landing pattern, we believe it’s time to conduct research to determine if there is a potentially safer alternative." READ MORE › |
| Twin training tool |
| Teaching in a twin-engine aircraft means a CFI must be on top of the airplane and attentive at all times. Help your multiengine flight instructors to acquire this level of proficiency from other experienced multiengine pilots. In Taming the Twin: Four Rules for Safe Multiengine Flying, the AOPA Air Safety Institute explores what pilots can do to ensure a safe outcome on every multiengine flight. Share this video with your CFIs. |
| GA loss of control on NTSB ‘most wanted’ list for third year |
| Despite a continued improvement in the general aviation safety record, the NTSB Nov. 14 targeted GA loss of control on its Most Wanted list of transportation safety improvements for the third year. The NTSB said, "better training on how to eliminate distraction, avoid stalls, and manage weather issues will put pilots back in control and give them better command of their outcomes." READ MORE › |
| GA aircraft shipments slipped in third quarter |
| The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s third-quarter report of industry shipment and billing figures noted a 3.5-percent worldwide decline in airplane shipments from the same period in 2015. There were 1,504 units shipped in the first nine months of 2016, compared to 1,558 units in 2015. GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said the decline reflects the instability of the used aircraft market coupled with complicating global economic and geopolitical factors. READ MORE › |
| NTSB calls for training after midairs |
| The investigations of two midair collisions about six weeks apart in 2015 led the NTSB to conclude air traffic controllers erred in both cases. The safety agency urged the FAA and contract tower operators to use the crashes in South Carolina and California as object lessons with which to train controllers. Safety recommendations and findings released Nov. 15 included advice for pilots. READ MORE › |
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