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    It only takes one to make you wary of them. The nearest I’ve come to bending an aeroplane have been encounters with 2 thermals, both western NSW in low wing loading aeroplanes.
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    The system is flawed, lots of data collected but no apparent analysis. They should be looking at trends and developing a range of methods of correcting these trends. For example, it doesn’t take too much digging to see there are lots of landing incidents. I have not seen any targeted training on stabilised approaches or go-arounds. To me, a go-around is like a safety valve, if things aren’t going well on late final / initial touchdown and the pressure is building up go-around and work out what to do differently on the next approach. Too many instructors correct bad approaches / landings, these are ideal training events.
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    I agree you could use other sources of information, however I know the power and attitude settings for the aircraft I fly. The comment about estimating performance data doesn’t consider estimating wind component to correct the GS data. I would rather rely on that than GPS GS information. pilots can make up their own power/attitude table for each aircraft type. Eventually you’ll find a very similar combination across a wide range of types, the airspeed may vary but the combination of power and attitude varies little. I spend a bit of time thinking through “What if’s” scenarios. What would you do if your IAS looked ok on the takeoff roll, but as you started climbing you noticed the IAS continually decreasing without any change of power / attitude? A scan of the ALT / VSI shows zero RoC and the altitude not increasing, but you see you are climbing buy visual cues. You have your EFB mounted in its normal place. This scenario is a likely one and probably the most time critical one a pilot would encounter. What would be your initial response / actions?
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    If a pilot cannot fly an aeroplane without reference to their flight instruments by day in VMC they shouldn’t be flying. These pilots are playing Russian roulette with their own and any passengers lives. These pilots are also displaying the fact they have been poorly trained. All phases of flight should be established by setting a known power and attitude combination, the flight instruments are then reviewed to fine tune the phase. Over the years I have flown a number of aeroplanes where within a short period of time it has become obvious the airspeed indicator was in error, yet these aircraft were in regular flight training use with people blindly following the ASI. The subtle errors can be killers too. With an ageing GA fleet pitot / static systems can develop leaks as the result of corrosion in aluminium lines. My quick test is to open / close vents in flight while monitoring ASI / VSI for any rapid changes. These may be an indication of a leak within the cabin, it will not show up any outside of the cabin. These faults can then be referred for maintenance action.
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    A fairly standard military arrival manoeuvre I am told. Hit the airfield fast, roll on bank and pull some G to decrease speed. Minimises exposure to any ground threats.
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    Round everyone who’s found to have COVID and send the off to Woomera (Camp Rapier) for a month or two. IF they’ve contracted COVID, they or someone close hasn’t followed COVID protocols. A couple of weeks rest will give them time to contemplate the error of their ways.
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    Never had a flap, electrical system or gyro instrument issue in my 1939 J3 Cub.
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    “Paper Navigation” requires very little head down if it’s done properly. All navigation is primarily performed using DR, charts and nav aids simply support DR.
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    I’m thinking you need to revise the rules if you think you can use visual fixes to navigate above BKN cloud. If you’re flying under RAAus rule set you cannot use navaids for position fixing.
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    Hmmm, not sure why you’d be led to believe rain was technically cloud. cloud is cloud, rain is rain, snow is snow, etc. It’s a matter of understanding the hazards associated with various types of weather. Sometimes rules of thumb become law in people’s minds. It’s healthy to question why we do things and study appropriate material to develop an understanding of the subject. Weather and aviation are one of the topics pilots should understand.
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    I think you’ll find the post was more related to airframe ice, which the AOPA USA article addresses aside from the Australian specific climate issues.
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    AOPA USA Article on icing You’re unlikely to suffer from carb ice when operating in air temperatures below freezing. Cold air won’t hold much moisture, you’re at a much greater risk with high humidity around 15-20 degrees C.
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    Nope, power and attitude set, then cross referenced with ASI. Too many pilots fly based on the ASI / VSI and couldn’t describe the power and attitude for certain phases of flight. It starts with basic training. Too many instructors point out high / low IAS on approach instead of an incorrect power / attitude combination?
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    Flight training standards have declined greatly over the years. Too much reliance on technology and not enough stick and rudder skills and basic airmanship. I would not send a pilot solo if they cannot fly a circuit with the ASI, VSI and ALT covered. These are basic skills.
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    How so?
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    I work for a company who has an effective Just Culture. I have also seen, from the inside, the RAAus culture and I can tell you it could do with some changes to be an effective Just Culture. I wonder if it is time for some fresh eyes and a revised safety system reporting line.
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    Simple answer to the original question (Can a pitot cover kill?) is NO.
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    Scam!
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    RAAus are only exempt of a few CASA reg’s, not all of them!
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    My Dad witnessed this happen at Goulburn. The pilot was highly experienced on a demo tour and failed to get airborne and hit the boundary fence.
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    Supporters of ADSB, traffics displays on EFBs and Air traffic control should have a look at this recent midair in the USA. It supports the findings in a report by the ATSB that the majority of collisions occur in the circuit area, in controlled airspace and CTAFs. What was missing in all of these accidents was a proper lookout. Are pilots being taught an effective scan technique? All of the modern technologies and ATC still fail, an effective lookout in VMC will save your life. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/259802
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    Reading between the lines it seems the operator didn’t have adequate procedures in place regarding student solo flights. I wonder if this guy thought he was good to go, it appears nobody tried to stop him.
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    This is one of the worst training videos on forced landings I have watched. Says he cut out 20 mins of gliding? Assuming a descent rate of 500FPM he would have started at over 10,000’ AGL (500FPM is optimistic for a C150). The prop wouldn’t stop due to fuel exhaustion unless you reduced the speed to just above the stall. Turn into wind, that’s crap. If field and height selection allows you’re best to turn downwind - allows you to fly a circuit of sorts, much more scope to fix over / undershoot than a straight in approach. Nothing about securing the aircraft once a restart determined as unsuccessful.
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    surely your instructor isn’t serious?
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    I hear there was another Foxbat Oops at Luskintyre this week.
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