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Fit for flight? A primer on maintaining your AULA airworthiness, and successfully transferring ownership
Advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA), Fit for flight form (FFF), prospective seller and buyer.
Open-water swimming
Flying over open bodies of water for take-off and landing, be vigilant.
Coming into force dates for new flight crew fatigue management rules
Although the new regulations are already in force for subparts 702 and 705, the remaining subparts (703 and 704) are still operating under the prescriptive rules that were in force on December 11, 2020. The new rules for 703 and 704 come into force on December 12, 2022.
The Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS)
Why CADORS, how is the information used, where does it come from, what does it tell us.
Design eye reference point in light aircraft
Human factors element in aircraft design, correct DERP, pilot has best view of both instruments and the outside world.
ASL instructor’s corner
Share past instructing/teaching experiences, tips to increase aviation safety.
Safe egress training during the pandemic
Fresh and up-to-date information will be available shortly online, AES Dry Egress, practice seaplane challenges such as rough, windy or calm waters, review your POH in advance, training should be considered invaluable.
TSB Final Report A19Q0146—Collision with terrain
Float-equipped Cessna U206G aircraft, fuel management, home-made dipstick, ensure markings are calibrated and documented based on parameters specific to the aircraft, wear shoulder harnesses when aircraft is equipped with them. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A08O0029—Controlled flight into terrain
Sikorsky S-76A, visual spatial disorientation, replacement of the existing barrel nut lap belt attachment with a steel shackle. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A19O0103—Wheels-down water landing
Cessna A185E, each occupant has their own seat, use the available restraint system, aircraft must have enough personal flotation devices on board for all occupants, underwater egress training for pilots. (See PDF for condensed version)
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