Issue Number 248 |
February
2000
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P.O. Box 189, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 |
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Winter
is icumen in... Pounds parody of the medieval Cuckoo Song suggests that the worlds of poetry and piloting are not far apart. Several ASRS reporters elaborate as they share lessons learned on the ground and in the air during wintertime operations. |
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ASRS received two flight crew reports describing a bad-weather IFR incident. The First Officers report was succinct and to the point:
The Captains report explained why the altitude bust occurred and affirmed the value of the crew concept:
They say a good First Officer is like gold. Thank heavens for mine on this day. CRM also played a positive role in that my First Officer pressed me diplomatically enough for me to say "Enough is enough!" Thats why there are two pilots in the cockpit. |
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An
air carrier Captain described a hazardous dawn takeoff in snowy weather
at an uncontrolled field.
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A general aviation pilot rushed to make a VIFNO (Void If Not Off by) departure time for an IFR flight at night. Once in the clouds, he suffered a gyro failure and subsequent disorientation. He reported to ASRS that his prior instrument and simulator training were unequal to the "mechanics of the human mind" experienced during the incident:
While our reporter searches for improved training aids for partial panel operations, he plans to work with an instructor on gyro failure and other emergencies. |
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From time to time readers send us thoughtful comments on articles weve printed in CALLBACK. Wed like to share several letter excerpts on items published in the January 2000 issue (#247):
Another reader responded to the "Oxygen Irregularities" article in the same issue, offering a refinement on our suggestion that pilots consider using oxygen tanks with flow indicators:
And courtesy of an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, description of a "hearback" problem frequently detected during pilot medical exams:
Oh yes, S.O.D.A. means "Statement of Demonstrated Ability." |
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