5 minutes ago, simbol said:

Ok, can you advise me what car not to buy please? 

S.

I'll give u hint.  Being from England u should have an idea.  It was mainly tourist locations in the states (Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho).  Some of it very rough country.  Late 70's and early mid 80's.  Very popular foreign SUV in the states at that time.  Not known for its reliability.

2 hours ago, mpw8679 said:

Very popular foreign SUV in the states at that time.  Not known for its reliability.

I don't remember the concept of an SUV even being around in the 70's.  🙂

Scott

1 hour ago, tttocs said:

I don't remember the concept of an SUV even being around in the 70's.  🙂

Scott

Yeah - LOL - they were called station wagons back then...

😀

Regards,

Scott

20 hours ago, FDEdev said:

Just take a look here:  https://aviation-safety.net/

It's frightening how many GA planes are crashing almost every day, and especially on weekends.

 

It's been estimated that 85% of GA accidents are attributed to pilot error. This is why it's so important for pilots to check their attitude before they attempt to act as PIC and do everything that they can to minimize risk.

There's one incident that caught my attention at my home airport KBKV:

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=216619

Narrative:
The aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse on landing at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV),
in Hernando County, Florida. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the occupant(s) on board were not injured.

A local news story painted a different picture. I'll paraphrase:

The pilot could not get the nose gear down and locked and circled the airport in order to reduce fuel before landing. Two souls on board survived and damage to the airplane was minimal.

So which story is fact? No need to answer.

BTW, I think this thread should be moved over to the Hangar Chat forum.

 

19 hours ago, snglecoil said:

How many of these cases did you research before you came to that conclusion?  The first 2 that I looked at appear at first glance to be engine trouble on takeoff...one of the most difficult situations faced by pilots of all experience levels.  

The 4000 hour ATP that continued VFR into IMC despite reporting to ATC  the attitude indicator as unreliable definitely raises an eyebrow. But it’s really easy to be a Monday morning quarterback. 

I subscribed to aviation safety publications from the late 70's and read each one multiple times.      ( One is still available on line if anyone has any interest in learning about accidents http://www.aviationsafetymagazine.com/  )   I also attended AOPA meetings on safety at least once a year, What is your experience and please be specific?  

 

 

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/safety-publications;

http://archives.pr.erau.edu/resources/safetypubs.html

 

Edited November 1, 20187 yr by Bobsk8

23 hours ago, mpw8679 said:

I do not have any fancy credentials or statistics to show off.  So I would have to say this is my opinion based from years of real world experience.  My point is that just because u are a licensed pilot does not make u an expert.  There are way to many guys out there with to much money flying beyond there ability.  To think otherwise is naïve. 

I don't claim to be an expert! Heck I have 30 years of experience in Aviation and a Master's Degree from a real University and I'm still learning. 😀

It sounds to me that you "think" that all your years of "real world experience" make you an expert.

42 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

I subscribed to aviation safety publications from the late 70's and read each one multiple times.      ( One is still available on line if anyone has any interest in learning about accidents http://www.aviationsafetymagazine.com/  )   I also attended AOPA meetings on safety at least once a year, What is your experience and please be specific?  

 

 

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/safety-publications;

http://archives.pr.erau.edu/resources/safetypubs.html 

 

Well, I'm no air crash investigator...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. 😉

57 minutes ago, snglecoil said:

Well, I'm no air crash investigator...but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. 😉

That's what I figured.  😍

1 hour ago, DJJose said:

I don't claim to be an expert! Heck I have 30 years of experience in Aviation and a Master's Degree from a real University and I'm still learning. 😀

It sounds to me that you "think" that all your years of "real world experience" make you an expert.

No need to get worked up.  It is bad for the heart.  I clearly stated that this was my OPINION based on my experience.  Experience and a little common sense go a long ways.  And yes I do consider myself an expert recognizing my limitations as a pilot. 

14 minutes ago, mpw8679 said:

No need to get worked up.

Nothing can be further from the truth. I'm cool, calm, and respected.

10 minutes ago, DJJose said:

Nothing can be further from the truth. I'm cool, calm, and respected.

Its not good for a pilot to have a big ego. 

Bobsk8, DJJose, you are real experts guys. Kudos!

No doubt that by reading you everybody will show extreme respect.

As the OP, may I ask a moderator to lock this thread. Thanks.

12 minutes ago, mpw8679 said:

Its not good for a pilot to have a big ego. 

You love giving advice. You should become a teacher. 😀

5 minutes ago, Simicro said:

Bobsk8, DJJose, you are real experts guys. Kudos!

No doubt that by reading you everybody will show extreme respect.

As the OP, may I ask a moderator to lock this thread. Thanks.

Thank you Tony.

22 hours ago, skelsey said:

for anybody with an interest in the causes of aviation accidents or who flies, or is interested in learning to fly, an aeroplane!

Simon,

In my 50 + years as a military/commercial pilot I only had two rules that I never violated - 

1. Never trust an aircraft any further than I could pick it up and throw it.

2.  Always have an "out" in my back pocket.

Grace and Peace,