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Competent vs proficient—Which are you?
What’s the difference, how to tell which you are, how to get there.
The dangerous power of power lines: Tips for avoiding collisions and close encounters
Pre-flight prep, distractions, during flight, upon landing, power line strike.
The elements of a successful training program
Why is this important to the student, use scenario based-training, train them to be pilots, incorporate threat and error management.
ASL instructor’s corner
Share past instructing/teaching experiences, tips to increase aviation safety.
TSB Final Report A20W0072—Collision with power line
Harmon Rocket II amateur-built aircraft, low-level flying is a high-risk activity as not all hazards are marked or can be seen. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A20P0060—Collision with power line
Cessna 172M, low-level flying is a high-risk activity as not all hazards are marked or can be seen. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A20P0071—Loss of control during takeoff
Cessna 140, short runway, environmental conditions that decreased the performance of the aircraft, steel lap belt centre bracket. (See PDF for condensed version)
2021-2022 Flight crew recency requirements self-paced study program
421.05(2)(d) of the CARs, flight crew, satisfies the 24-month recurrent training program requirements, to be retained by the pilot.
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