The Aviation Safety Letter (ASL) is going through some changes. Previously, the ASL was only available in PDF, but starting with issue 3/2019, it’s now also available in HTML. This change makes it easier to share articles with others—but more importantly, will make it easier to search for specific topics.
You’ll notice that the ASL’s look has been updated. If you receive an ASL e-bulletin notification email, you’ll soon find an improved email with links directly to content. If you aren’t subscribed, we encourage you to sign-up online.
Have a great aviation photo? Send it to TC.ASL-SAN.TC@tc.gc.ca for a chance to be featured on the cover page of an upcoming issue of the ASL!
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Reader feedback, improve the ASL, anonymous, 5 minutes to complete.
ASL instructor’s corner
Share past instructing/teaching experiences, tips to increase aviation safety.
The supervisory process
The role of new flight instructors in supporting the instructor supervision program, instructors should know and follow the foundational regulatory and company requirements, keep an on-going and open dialogue with your supervisor, ask questions.
The vertical challenge
Precision and non-precision approaches, RNAV, geometric vertical guidance, barometric vertical guidance.
TSB Final Report A19P0187—Collision with terrain
Cessna 172H, icing, forecasted convective cloud activity, operate within the limits of the aircraft. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A19Q0128—Loss of control and collision with terrain
Beechcraft Bonanza V35B, pilot decision making, VFR flight into adverse weather, spatial disorientation. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A19C0070—DC-3 power loss of both engines on initial climb
Douglas DC-3C Basler Turbo Conversions TP76, the pilot not flying may have inadvertently moved the fuel condition levers, cutting the fuel to both engines simultaneously, insufficient altitude and time available to the crew. (See PDF for condensed version)
Poster—Day VFR pilots, don’t leave yourself in the dark
Plan ahead, before you run out of time, fuel, daylight and ideas, land and stay the night.
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