Monthly Archives: December 2009

Anatomy of a Fatal Stall/Spin

By Rich Stowell | Published: December 21, 2009
AvWeb 12/21/2009: So-called over-the-top or cross-control stall accidents have been common among general aviation pilots for years. But no one has ever really documented what happens in one – until now. Thanks to the widespread use of glass cockpits, this fatal stall accident has been extraordinarily well-documented by accident investigators and includes a video re-creation. [...]
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SAFE Update 12/16/2009

By Doug Stewart | Published: December 16, 2009
Greetings SAFE Members, Here we are at the end of the year and in the midst of the Holiday Season. It is a time for rejoicing and giving, a time for reflecting on things achieved during the past year, and a time for thoughts on future growth and plans. For many of us it can also [...]
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FAA Releases New Instrument Practical Test Standards

By Doug Stewart | Published: December 13, 2009
The FAA has issued a new Instrument Practical Test Standard, effective 01/01/2010, that reflects the many changes that have occurred not only in the equipment found in today’s aircraft, but also in the way that we teach aeronautical decision making.Major changes include: 1. The acceptance of an LPV approach as a Precision Approach; 2. Adding [...]
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SAFE Responses to NPRM FAA 2008 0938

By Webmaster Jenny | Published: December 8, 2009
In response to NPRMFAA–2008–0938regarding “Pilot in Command ProficiencyCheck and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certification Rules” SAFE submitted a five-page response. The response is a compilation of comments provided by SAFE members.[link to PDF]
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