aviation safety tips | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:58:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png aviation safety tips | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Pilot Safety: Preventing Controlled Flight into Terrain https://hartzellprop.com/preventing-controlled-flight-into-terrain/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:58:30 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17924 Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) is one of the top three causes of general aviation accidents, claiming up to 17% of all GA fatalities, according to the FAA. CFIT is an event that occurs when an airworthy aircraft, under complete pilot control, is inadvertently flown into terrain, a body of water, or an obstacle. Often, […]

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]]> Pilot Safety: Following Postflight Procedures https://hartzellprop.com/pilot-safety-following-postflight-procedures/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:53:49 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17835 As we all know, the preflight inspection is a crucial step in making sure the airplane you’re about to fly is structurally sound and ready for flight. But once the flight is over, many pilots fail to give their aircraft the same amount of attention as they did during the preflight. Getting in the habit […]

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]]> How to Be a Great Flying Companion: Part III https://hartzellprop.com/how-to-be-a-great-flying-companion-part-iii/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:44:29 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17220 One of the best aspects of becoming a general aviation pilot is having friends or family members join you in the air. However, it’s important to remember that not everyone shares your passion and enthusiasm for flying. In fact, you may encounter friends or family who are nervous or afraid to fly in a smaller […]

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]]> Pilot Safety: Self-Assessing Risk Part III https://hartzellprop.com/pilot-safety-self-assessing-risk-part-iii/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:00:44 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17152 Most pilots know the importance of effective risk management for a successful and safe flight. But far too often, pilots forget to evaluate their own fitness for flight and fail to consider the risks they bring to the equation as pilot in command. Before flying, a pilot must be able to answer three questions: Am […]

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