A pilot reflects on a fatal mid-air collision at a non-towered airport, emphasizing the critical importance of situational awareness, "seeing and avoiding" other traffic, and exercising extreme caution to prevent avoidable accidents.
Advice for crosswind landings includes trusting the aircraft's feedback, noting that crosswinds can diminish near the ground, and recommending full flaps with normal airspeed (plus gust factor).
Tips for getting an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) online suggest using a cellular iPad's internal GPS without a dedicated plan by linking to a smartphone hotspot, or exploring data-only SIM card options.
Note: The following letter was originally sent to James R. Warmkessel, the author of November’s article, Seeing And Avoiding, and is used here with the writer’s permission.
I just finish rereading your November 2022 article, “Seeing And Avoiding,” and want to thank you for your perspective and sending the message of “avoidance.”
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