The FAA believes pilots need more practice hand-flying aircraft if the industry is to be successful in reducing the number of loss-of-control accidents, still listed as the leading cause of industry fatalities.
FAA: Manual Flying Skills Still Lacking
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA identifies pilots' reduced hand-flying practice, driven by increased automation, as the leading cause of loss-of-control accidents and a major contributor to industry fatalities.
- To address this, the FAA released SAFO 17007, a safety alert suggesting various manual flying maneuvers and training concepts applicable to all types of flight operations (Part 91, 121, 135).
- The recommended training includes foundational aerodynamic knowledge, type-specific aircraft handling, practicing recoveries from scenarios like slow flight or out-of-trim conditions, and training for gradual automation reduction, with the Pilot-in-Command retaining discretion on when to practice.
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