{"id":20208,"date":"2020-03-20T14:59:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T18:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartzellprop.com\/?p=20208"},"modified":"2020-03-20T14:59:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T18:59:13","slug":"seasons-of-safety-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hartzellprop.com\/seasons-of-safety-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming out of Hangar Hibernation: Spring Flying Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At\nHartzell Propeller, we\u2019re passionate about flight safety and pilot proficiency.\nThat\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to sponsor the AOPA Air Safety Institute\u2019s (ASI) newest\nvideo series, \u201cSeasons of Safety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At\nthe start of each season, ASI is live-streaming a video with tips from\nExecutive Director, Richard McSpadden. The debut episode, \u201cThe Awakening: Coming Out of Hibernation<\/a>,\u201d highlights the key steps pilots should take\nbefore taking their first flight of the spring flying season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s\na quick recap of some of the top tips covered in the first episode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the difference between currency and\nproficiency <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As general aviation activity ramps up in the spring months, accidents go up, too. Before you hop in the cockpit, think about whether you\u2019re both current and <\/em>proficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the difference between the two? Simply put, currency is what keeps you legal. Proficiency is what really keeps you safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider\ncurrency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look back in your logbooks, whether paper or\nelectronic. Review the requirements to see if you\u2019re up-to-date. For example,\nto be able to carry passengers, you need to log at least three takeoffs and\nthree landings within the preceding 90 days. If you fly with instruments, you\nneed to perform and log at least six approaches in the last six calendar\nmonths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take time for spring training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re legally current for springtime flying,\nyou may not be proficient. As Richard says, \u201cYou\u2019re not the same pilot with the\nsame skill level and proficiency as you were back in September or\nOctober.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, professional baseball players start their\nseason with spring training; they don\u2019t jump into the World Series right away.\nLike baseball players, pilots would be wise to start slow and warm up to the\nskill level where they left off in the fall. Try practicing on a flight simulator<\/a> or even do some armchair flying! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ASI recommends updating your personal minimums\nbefore the spring flying season. You can download personal minimum contracts for VFR<\/a> and IFR<\/a> flying on the AOPA website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice\nEmergency Scenarios<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency situations can happen at any time; they\ndon\u2019t take a break for seasonal adjustment. Run through basic emergency\nprocedures, such as engine failure or smoke in the cockpit. As you clean out\nyour airplane, make sure your emergency checklists are handy in case you need\nthem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before your first flight of the season, check\nout the ASI\u2019s\n<\/em>Focused\nFlight Review<\/em><\/a>,\nwhich offers packaged flight profiles designed to tackle gaps in proficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean\nand inspect the airplane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you\u2019re coming back from a flying break, plan\nto take a significant amount of time to get the airplane ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by taking a walk around the airplane, looking\nfor signs of corrosion, cracks, bird nests, and condensation. Stand back to get\na big picture of the exterior, then do an up-close inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, check out the interior. Now is a great time to\n\u201cspring clean\u201d your airplane, taking out any trash and expired charts. Empty\nand repack your flight bag. Do the same thing with your survival kit and first\naid kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, make sure the battery is fully charged. Check\nthe oil and inspect the state of the engine. Look for leaks, damage, cracks,\nand fraying\u2014anything that could lead to a bigger problem during flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to inspect the propeller<\/a> carefully. Check for damage and nicks as you normally\ndo. Also, look for leaks around the seals and cracks or deterioration in the\ndeicing boots if you have them. Prop damage can be exacerbated by the cold\nweather, especially if your airplane was tied down on the ramp and exposed to\nthe elements all winter.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing your airplane out of \u201changar hibernation\u201d\nwill take a while. Consider taking the first flight by yourself or with another\npatient pilot, so you don\u2019t feel rushed. Happy\nflying! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Subscribe to the Air Safety Institute\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> so you can tune into their next video on the specifics\nof summer flying! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At Hartzell Propeller, we\u2019re passionate about flight safety and pilot proficiency. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to sponsor the AOPA Air Safety Institute\u2019s (ASI) newest video series, \u201cSeasons of Safety.\u201d At the start of each season, ASI is live-streaming a video with tips from Executive Director, Richard McSpadden. The debut episode, \u201cThe Awakening: Coming Out of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":726,"featured_media":20209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[14,190,419,469],"class_list":["post-20208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-aopa","tag-flying-safety","tag-flying-safety-tips","tag-seasons-of-safety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nComing out of Hangar Hibernation: Spring Flying Safety Tips - Hartzell Propeller<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hartzell Propeller is passionate about aviation safety and proud to partner with the AOPA Air Safety Institute to bring pilot safety tips.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hartzellprop.com\/seasons-of-safety-spring\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Coming out of Hangar Hibernation: Spring Flying Safety Tips - 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