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Amazing NTSB (Animation) US Airways Airbus Crash Ditching in Hudson

by iflyasa November 12, 2009 » Add the first comment.

NTSB’s investigation hearings of the Jan 15th, 2009 US Airways’ Airbus Flight 1549 bird-strike incident which led to the ditching of the aircraft in Hudson river have generated some potential recommendations – developing an on-aircraft anti-bird technology for rounding-up and wiping-out thousands of Canada Geese. At the hearings, Airbus test pilots supported Captain Sullenberger’s decision; [...] Read more »

Don’t forget the Step – Seaplane Lessons

by av8er October 13, 2009 » Add the first comment.

de Havilland Beaver lost – pilot error A few years ago I went to Norcal Aviation to get my seaplane rating. At that time I could only afford to get a single engine add-on rating. So, I chose to get a Commercial add-on rating, training in the only [...] Read more »

Ever Made a Forced Landing on a Road? Aviation Safety Wants to Hear About It!

by iflyasa October 1, 2009

If you’ve ever had to make an emergency landing on a road, we’d like to hear more about it. As part of sister publication Aviation Safety magazine’s new podcast series, we’re looking for pilots who have had the combined misfortune and good luck to make a forced landing on a road. Especially if your event [...] Read more »