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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Maneuvering Speed and Broken Airplanes
It’s been more than nine years since the vertical fin of an Airbus A300 operated by American Airlines broke, causing the wide body jet to crash shortly after takeoff from JFK Airport. All aboard were killed. The NTSB determined that … Continue reading
Posted in Airmanship, Mac Clellan's Left Seat Blog
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Your iPad Won’t Kill You
The news media and the FAA have again been beating the drum about the dangers of people using personal electronic devices in airplanes. This is a threat, if it ever existed, that is ancient history. Hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of … Continue reading
Posted in Industry & Government, Safety, Technology
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Airbags, Shoulder Harnesses, and the NTSB
About three years ago I got a call from a fellow who wanted to talk about his experience as a student pilot. Actually, he wanted my advice on whether he should continue his training. As we talked I learned that … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, Safety, Technology
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The FAA’s Health Guarantee
Next time you visit your regular physician ask him or her if they will guarantee that you will remain in good health for the next two years. After they stop laughing, they may venture something like “Your chances seem pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Industry & Government, Safety
51 Comments
Emergency Autoland Is Possible
Now that the FAA has approved Avidyne’s DFC90 autopilot that prevents a stall when it is flying the Cirrus, and Garmin’s ESP emergency abnormal attitude recovery system is approved, it’s time to take a realistic look at an emergency autoland … Continue reading
Posted in Safety, Technology
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Blame Continental Sale on GARA
The sale of Continental Motors to a Chinese aircraft component maker that is controlled by the government has caused enormous concern, and no shortage of blaming greedy corporations for selling off American iconic companies to make a quick buck. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Industry & Government
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