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Take off decisions - go or no go?
FromCAA Safety files
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The pilot of a light aircraft is accelerating down a runway in southern England when the plane starts moving to the left. Trying to avoid a runway excursion, he rotates the aircraft early and before reaching a safe flying speed. We speak with AAIB Senior Inspector Emma Truswell about this incident and the findings from their investigation. Also joining us is Paul Tedder from the CAA’s General Aviation Unit who covers the safety guidance around take off decision making and pre-departure briefings.Reports and resources mentioned in this episode:AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-REJPClued Up: Rejected takeoffs (CAP 2510)CAA Standards Document 14 (A): Class, type and instrument rating skill tests and proficiency checksCAA Standards Document 19 (A): LAPL and PPL Skill test (Aeroplanes) policy and guidance for applicants and examiners The Skyway CodeTraining Comm 2019
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (7)
Missing over the English Channel by CAA Safety files