In the wake of a “cluster” of recent GA accidents, AOPA’s Air Safety Institute is urging pilots to take a pre-holiday “safety pause” to consider the risks of upcoming travel between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Holiday Flying Traps
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA's Air Safety Institute urges pilots to take a pre-holiday "safety pause" for travel between Thanksgiving and New Year's, citing a cluster of recent GA accidents and increased travel pressure.
- Pilots should use online flight risk evaluator tools, adhere to personal minimums, and conduct extra planning for colder weather, including having a Plan B.
- Consider getting additional flight instruction with a CFI and prioritize safety, remembering it's better to be on the ground than to fly in unsafe conditions.
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