ACAS Bulletin Nr 25
Near collision over Yaizu… Continue Reading →
Crosswind Recommendations
This is an interesting Airbus document dealing with crosswind recommendations… Continue Reading →
Inadequate Monitoring of Flight Instruments
Inadequate monitoring of the flight instruments and misuse of the Boeing 777’s autoflight system led to a collision with a seawall at San Francisco, USA…. Continue Reading →
The Risk of Startle Reflex
A startle reflex may arise during flight as a result of a sudden and unexpected development which, especially if it affects the ‘Pilot Flying’, can trigger an instantaneous and potentially inappropriate response in relation to the control of an aircraft. Its occurrence, and the resultant risk which may follow, is suspected to have its origins…… Continue Reading →
Turboprop Airframe Icing Risk
Turboprop aircraft are relatively underpowered relative to jet types and because of the atmospheric conditions when operating in IMC at typical flight levels, turboprop aircraft often fly where severe airframe icing conditions are most likely to occur…. Continue Reading →
Unexpected Go-Arounds
The most likely scenario for a go-around is probably either a still-occupied runway or visibility which prevents continuation of an approach at or near the applicable minima. If this happens, the possibility will often – but not always – have been foreseen. These are also the sort of go-arounds which feature in every simulator session,…… Continue Reading →
Flying Circling Approaches Safely
Circling approaches represent a demanding departure from the straight-in approaches normally flown and should be very carefully pre-briefed and flown within the specified airspace and in strict accordance with a prescribed circuit track where required…. Continue Reading →
Understanding RNP Approaches
Many years experience of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) based on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) such as GPS for en-route and terminal area navigation has led to an extension of the same principle to RNAV approaches as an alternative to those relying entirely on ground-based aids. The good understanding of the RNP approach is essential…. Continue Reading →