by Jeff Goin | Apr 14, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety, Accident Reports
We’re given enormous freedom to risk our own necks—not others. Our rules are written to lust us risk ourselves when we fly—we must work to keep it that way. Continued self regulation depends on it. The incidents below shows what’s possible and what’s...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 13, 2019 | 16: Precision Flying, 19: Risk & Safety
“Collapse” is one of the most-cited fears of inquiring minds. “But can’t that paraglider wing collapse?” they ask. Of course it can. But it turns out that the dreaded collapse has more bark than bite and most are easily avoidable. Even...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 13, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety, Accident Reports
Thankfully this is as rare as it is fearsome In about March 2011, a pilot with 50 flights under his belt was foot launching. After a good inflation and run he stumbled, hitting the ground hard enough that his propeller flexed into the fuel tank, slicing through and...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 13, 2019 | 05: First Flights
The Bump Scale was developed so pilots could objectively communicate what turbulence they’re feeling or felt. When used properly, an experienced pilot’s 5 will be a new pilot’s 5. That is why it is tied to specific tip collapses. Acro Ace’s 5...
by Jeff Goin | Apr 13, 2019 | 19: Risk & Safety, Accident Reports
It’s insidious. You look down for just a moment to take care of some problem and lose focus on your primary task: aviating. Jets crash because of this, too. Plus, focusing on distractions frequently breaks the all-important routine. Surprisingly simple little...
