{"id":20377,"date":"2020-05-29T14:31:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T18:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartzellprop.com\/?p=20377"},"modified":"2020-05-29T14:34:18","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T18:34:18","slug":"105-days-of-safe-summer-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hartzellprop.com\/105-days-of-safe-summer-flying\/","title":{"rendered":"105 Days of Safe Summer Flying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Hartzell Propeller, we\u2019re\npassionate about flight safety and pilot proficiency. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to\nsponsor the AOPA Air Safety Institute\u2019s (ASI) newest video series, \u201cSeasons of\nSafety.\u201d The four-part live webinar series focuses on the seasonal challenges\nof staying a safe, proficient pilot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first\nvideo, \u201cThe Awakening: Coming\nOut of Hibernation<\/a>,\u201d ASI Executive Director Richard McSpadden shared helpful\ntips for preparing for the spring flying season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019re approaching the summer months, ASI is back with a new episode of Seasons of Safety! During the second webinar, \u201c105 Days of Safe Summer Flying<\/a>,\u201d ASI\u2019s Manager of Aviation Safety Rob Geske delves into the dangers associated with summer flying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AOPA\/ASI Statistics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According\nto ASI statistics, the 105 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when GA\naccidents are at their peak. Geske goes on to present several summertime\naccident case studies to help pilots understand the risks and avoid similar\npitfalls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\nshares the following reminders and lessons learned from the case studies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay away from summer\nthunderstorms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n