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Master the Skills Needed to Safely Fly Alone

Flying alone in the cockpit of a light jet can sometimes overwhelm even experienced pilots. Illustration by Bryan Christie Design
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The accident rate for single pilots operating sophisticated aircraft for business is rising, primarily due to loss of control, highlighting the increased workload and complexity of solo high-performance flight.
  • Aviation industry groups, including the NTSB, NBAA, and FAA's GAJSC, are actively developing training resources and data-driven initiatives to combat the rising "loss of control" accident trend in single-pilot operations.
  • Effective strategies to enhance single-pilot safety include rigorous scenario-based training, thorough pre-screening for high-performance aircraft, and active participation in aircraft-specific type clubs and mentoring programs, which significantly reduce accident rates.
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Early on in every pilot’s lifetime there’s a moment when he or she is faced with the yin and yang of flying alone.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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