Sometimes we get dragged kicking and screaming to the game...
and some times we arrive rather early... and in the case of the
iPad revolution, we can easily boast about being an early
adopter... and an unrepentant fan of this 'game-changing'
device.
ARC Recommendation Is The First Step In The Rulemaking
Process
SUMMARY: The Safety Management Systems Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (ARC) published its final report to the FAA
regarding suggestions for the implementation of SMS in the United
States.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS: Overall, the ARC believes the
FAA should issue regulations on SMS. However, it was noted that
several SMS concepts already are covered by existing regulations to
various degrees.
Departed Runway, Struck A Moving Vehicle, Pilot OK
Things happen fast upon landing but a stuck throttle is one of
those "what the heck" moments that requires fast and immediate
reaction as the end of the runway approaches. 'Mixture/Mags/Master'
is a good place to start, but in this case, whatever measures that
might have been taken apparently occurred too late to keep the bird
on the runway and out of harm's way. DO check throttle response,
for a number of reasons, throughout an approach and landing
configuration...
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