CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 12
ASI MESSAGE
we are in when flying. The Boeing 737 Max 8 crash in Ethiopia is one
example. In a nose down, out-of-control scenario, accelerating toward
the ground, the pilots left the throttles at takeoff thrust. Why? It was a
complicated problem, but why did they not at least pull the throttles out of
takeoff power? Wouldn't they have heard the air noise; seen the airspeed;
heard the engines; noticed the throttles? They likely never heard or saw any
of the indicators. Remember the physiological responses the crew was likely
experiencing-tunnel vision, tunnel hearing, rapid heart rate, and extreme
focus on what appeared to be their biggest problem (pitch control).
Let's go back to our first scenario and " unfreeze. " What happened, and
how should you respond? How fast can your brain run U.S. Air Force Col.
John Boyd's OODA loop (observe, orient, decide, act) to make an accurate
assessment of the situation, decide on a strategy, and act? You only have
seconds, and your reaction could determine your survival. Studies show
that the more you run this scenario and the deeper and fresher your
knowledge, the better you will perform. You don't need physical strength,
you need fresh short-term memory to recognize a blown tire, and you'll
need to have already thought through the situation so you can mitigate the
impacts of your body's startle reaction and move quickly and methodically
through your response.
We can't re-create every potential crisis in flight training, but we can create
them mentally and think deliberately and methodically about how it will
feel, how it will sound, and what our reaction will be. We can review our
systems and emergency checklists so our knowledge is deep and fresh:
engine failure, in-flight fire, rapid depressurization. Should these ever occur,
our knowledge and preparation will help us work through our sub-optimal
physical state to take the proper actions for a successful recovery.
Fly safe!
Richard G. McSpadden, Jr.
Senior Vice President AOPA Air Safety Institute
Richard McSpadden is a commercial pilot, CFII, MEI with SES and
MES ratings and a 525(S) type rating. He's flown more than 5,500 hours
over 30 years in a variety of civilian and military aircraft. He is a former
F-15 pilot and Thunderbirds leader for the U.S. Air Force, and he has
extensive experience in aviation safety, including ground, flight, and
special event operations.
Email: richard.mcspadden@aopa.org
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3
CFItoCFI Newsletter—Volume 14 Issue 3
CFI Notes
From the Editor: We Need Your Help—In the Vicinity of an Airport
The Maneuver Checklist Concept—Use it on Checkrides and in Training
ASI Message: Under Pressure—How Would You React?
CFI News
CFI Tips: No Words Needed—Effective Communication
Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
Accident Case Study: High Aspirations
Chart Challenge: Farming Electricity With Wind Turbines
Training and Safety: Tips for Students
There I Was...: Glider Midair Soaring Over California
You Can Fly: When Instructional Frustration Became Inspiration
Safety Quiz: Aerodynamics
CFI Tools: Teaching Collision Avoidance Part 3—Mastering the Pattern
Chief's Corner: Deadlines…What Deadlines?
ASK ATC: Why Talk to ATC?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - CFItoCFI Newsletter—Volume 14 Issue 3
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - CFI Notes
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - From the Editor: We Need Your Help—In the Vicinity of an Airport
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - The Maneuver Checklist Concept—Use it on Checkrides and in Training
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 9
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 10
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - ASI Message: Under Pressure—How Would You React?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - CFI News
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 14
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - CFI Tips: No Words Needed—Effective Communication
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 19
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 20
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Checkride Checklist: DPE Answers for Students and CFIs
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 22
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 23
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Accident Case Study: High Aspirations
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 25
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Chart Challenge: Farming Electricity With Wind Turbines
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 27
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 28
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Training and Safety: Tips for Students
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - There I Was...: Glider Midair Soaring Over California
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - You Can Fly: When Instructional Frustration Became Inspiration
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 33
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 34
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Safety Quiz: Aerodynamics
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - CFI Tools: Teaching Collision Avoidance Part 3—Mastering the Pattern
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 37
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 38
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - Chief's Corner: Deadlines…What Deadlines?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 40
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 41
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - 42
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 14 Issue 3 - ASK ATC: Why Talk to ATC?
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