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FLYING LESSONS for November 6, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for November 6, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Say it loud >> No free bump >> It’s up to me Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for October 30, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for October 30, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Spiraling in >> One way out >> OpSpecs for the masses Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for October 23, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for October 23, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Who’s your first officer? >> State and trend >> Icy reflections Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for October 16, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for October 16, 2025

Topics this week include: >> More on ice >> A hair’s breadth >> No guarantee Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a specific… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for October 9, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for October 9, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Things I won’t do >> You don’t know ’til… >> Post-strike analysis Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for October 2, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for October 2, 2025

Topics this week: >> On strike >> What would you do? >> Swiss chains Download this report as a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a specific airplane… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for September 25, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for September 25, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Two weeks of data >> What can you do? >> Passenger briefing Download this report as a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for September 11, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for September 11, 2025

Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a specific airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents—but knowing how your… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for September 4, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for September 4, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Why? >> Influencer >> Utility mythbusting Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a specific airplane have little direct… Read More

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FLYING LESSONS for August 28, 2025

FLYING LESSONS for August 28, 2025

Topics this week include: >> Full seat, full fuel >> Choose your utility >> Fueling discussion Download this report in a pdf FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances.  In most cases design characteristics of a… Read More

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Disclaimer

FLYING LESSONS uses recent mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In most cases design characteristics of a specific airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents—but knowing how your airplane’s systems respond can make the difference in your success as the scenario unfolds. Apply these FLYING LESSONS to the specific airplane you fly.

Verify all technical information before applying it to your aircraft or operation, with manufacturers’ data and recommendations taking precedence. You are pilot in command, and are ultimately responsible for the decisions you make.