- "Armed" for Safety: Emergency Locator Transmitters. Verify your ELT is switched on and attached to your aircraft to ensure it will work when needed.
- Engine Power Loss Due to Carburetor Icing. Recognizing weather conditions and applying simple procedures can prevent avoidable incidents.
- Proper Use of Fiber or Nylon Self-Locking Nuts. Inspecting nuts for age and condition and properly installing nuts is critical to ensuring tight connections.
- Check Your Restraints. Carefully follow restraint system maintenance and replacement guidance to prevent death and injuries.
- All Secure, All Clear. Be vigilant regarding accountability and security of items.
Friday, January 3, 2014
5 New Aviation Alerts from NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued five new safety alerts for general aviation pilots. Each alert includes detailed information regarding the problem, incidents that have occurred as a result of the issue, mitigation strategies, and links to additional resources. The alerts are as follows: