Relaying One Pilot’s Cautionary Tale
Imagine the terror of losing control of an airplane moments after takeoff.
Imagine the terror of losing control of an airplane moments after takeoff.
So, what caused a highly reliable twin engine jet to turn into a glider? Short answer is fuel contamination.
Flying conditions can change rapidly, especially the weather, so it’s best to always be prepared.
They make the events so much more fun than just watching aircraft sketch smoky hieroglyphics in the sky.
This was not a get-there-itis moment but a mere get-up-itis moment.
Dealing with FAA, NTSB, and insurance firm was all a learning experience for this pilot.
Special 100th episode celebration of FLYING’s podcast takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through our favorite pilots stories.
FLYING is counting down to its 100th ILAFFT podcast episode. This week we revisit listener favorite No. 2: ‘When Punching Out Isn’t an Option.’
FLYING is counting down to its 100th ILAFFT podcast episode. This week we revisit listener favorite No. 4: ‘A Hop, Skip, and a Jump.’
FLYING is counting down to its 100th ILAFFT podcast episode. This week we revisit listener favorite No. 5: “Treat It Like an Engine Failure.”