Thu, Dec 15, 2005
Tom Turner's Aero-Craft 101: What Should You Do When The Engine
Goes Silent?
"The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane
to keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the
pilot break out into a sweat."
This axiom has more than a ring of truth for all pilots, as
there is no quicker way to make a pilot's heart skip a beat -- or
fifty -- than to have the engine quit while in flight.
What's the very first thing you do in the event of engine
failure? That's right -- fly the airplane. But what about after
that? In today's ANN Special Report, Tom Turner chats with
Aero-News Senior Editor Pete Combs about the
correct procedures to follow should your piston-powered
aircraft suddenly become a glider (hint... the above picture is NOT
one of them.)
Our regular readers will recognize Tom Turner (below) -- he
is one of THE people to talk to on matters of aircraft systems and
operation. Tom is the Manager of Technical Services for the
American Bonanza Society, and he also operates Mastery Flight
Training in Wichita... so he knows a little something about flight
instruction, too.
This feature is in addition to our daily news briefing --
available in either a quick "Touch And Go" format or an expanded
Aero-Briefing.
Listen For Yourself!
ANN Daily Touch N Go:
12.15.05 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Daily Aero-Briefing:
12.15.05 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)
Aero-News Special Report -- Tom
Turner's Aero-Craft: 12.15.05 (ANN's Feature News
Program, with Tom Turner on what to do when the engine goes
silent.)
Our DAILY programs consist of (at least) three separate
products... the first is a short synopsis of the previous 24 hours
of Aero-News, in brief, spanning only a few minutes (max) and in a
size/format that will allow it to be mailed as part of a Daily
Aero-Cast subscription; a more comprehensive DAILY news product
that will cover the previous 24 hours of news in a somewhat more
detailed fashion, and a feature Aero-Cast that will center on one
of the more important subject or topics of the day in considerable
depth and detail. This is how these products break down...
- ANN's Daily 'Touch & Go' Aero-Cast: A
quick look at the most recent news of the day... short, succinct
and to the point. The usual 'Touch & Go' takes but a few
minutes and is a summary, only, of the day's events. It only takes
a few minutes of your time and will be available by subscription,
shortly.
- ANN's Daily Briefing Aero-Cast: The Daily ANN
Report (ANNRep for short), is a more comprehensive look at the
day's news. We'll give you the whole buzz... the news and features
that occupy the forefront of aviation news as well as solid
background on the subjects that aviators and other aviation
professionals need to stay informed on.
- ANN's Daily 'ASR' Feature Aero-Cast: ANN will
be offering a Daily 'Aero-News Special Report.' This involves a
more in-depth view of a story or two that dominated (or will be
dominating) the day's news. Far more detailed than any single story
in our standard ANN Daily Reports, this is a solid chance to get a
close look at the stories and topics that matter. ASR features may
include exclusive interviews with Aviation's Newsmakers, ANN's
Special Investigative reports and solid analysis of the stories
that will have undeniable impact on the world of aviation and
aerospace. We're tremendously excited about this particular product
in that it truly adds nuance and background to important breaking
news stories and personalities. While our current news format
allows for extensive reporting and information dissemination, ANN's
ASRs should set the bar even higher. ANN has become a pivotal force
in the world of aviation in the six years that have passed since we
undertook the immense task of becoming the aviation world's DAILY
news and information service... but with the all-new news services
we're offering as part of our Aero-Cast line-up, we expect to
become even more indispensable to the industry we serve.
Check them out, let us know what you think and be sure to keep
those news-tips and program suggestions coming... ANN is ALL about
what YOU want to know about in the world of aviation and
aerospace.
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