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Slip slidin' away
Episode 94
A ski landing on the Alaskan ice succeeds ... by inches.
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Half full
Episode 93
A hurried takeoff induces an Arrow pilot to miss a fundamental engine control.
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
Mayday over Illinois
Episode 92
A Bonanza pilot suffers a catastrophic engine failure but lands safely using a synthetic vision system.
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
Where lesser angels roam
Episode 91
Hot weather, an overloaded airplane, and bad advice create a dangerous chain of events. Be glad you're on the ground!
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
Up in smoke
Episode 90
In the chaos of a forest fire, a reconnaissance pilot forgets rule one: fly the plane.
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
Alternator failure at night
Episode 89
When the alternator fails, the battery is supposed to be good for 30 minutes. But when it quits after only 18, how do you get the gear down?
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
Once upon a night flight dreary
Episode 88
A dual alternator failure in IFR, at night, on a twin just out of annual - what could possibly go wrong? Have your flashlight and raincoat handy and climb into the right seat.
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
Engine-out over Okefenokee Swamp
Episode 87
The possibility of landing at night in the country's biggest swamp motivates a Cherokee to fly an engine-out approach very carefully.
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
Scud runner
Episode 86
A newly-minted instrument pilot falls into the impending clearance trap. Cinch up that harness and expect some turbulence!
Published on 10 years, 1 month ago
A thump on final
Episode 85
An unsuspecting cross-country pilot gets "thumped" by an F-16.
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago