Even after many years safely operating general aviation aircraft, their ability to simultaneously frighten and educate never ceases to amaze me. One example came on an otherwise benign summer weekend afternoon. I had checked out one of the military flying clubs Piper Arrow 288
Bird Strike!
Even after many years safely operating general aviation aircraft, their ability to simultaneously frighten and educate never ceases to amaze me. One example came on an otherwise benign summer weekend afternoon. I had checked out one of the military flying clubs Piper Arrow IIs for a local flight. I had a trip coming up in another couple of weeks and wanted to make sure everything I remembered about the airplane was, in fact, correct.
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot experienced a bird strike on final approach during a routine flight in a general aviation aircraft.
- Despite the impact, the pilot remained calm, briefly checked for damage, and proceeded with a normal landing without overreacting.
- Post-flight inspection revealed minimal damage, with only a small feather found trapped in an air vent.
- The incident highlights the importance of calmly assessing suspected aircraft problems and avoiding overreaction, especially during critical phases like landing, to prevent worsening the situation.
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