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Investigators Say Student Pilots Should Be Flagged
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In article , Peter wrote: My point, which Judah phrased much better, was simply that "stuff happens" and it makes no sense to add more regulations and complexity every time an accident or incident indicates a possible gap in the rules--or to try to find or enact a crime that might fit every situation. All of us will die; but, if we expend less effort fretting about unusual causes, most of us would live more complete and enjoyable lives before our death. While that's true, and adding more and more 'rules' isn't necessarily going to help, it can't be harmful to have a standardised method for inexperienced (not just student) pilots to identify themselves as such to ATC and other pilots. 'Heathrow Tower, Tyro G-ANDY base' isn't much more to say, and can convey this inexperience without too much extra effort. Military fields already have a mechanism for doing this (the 'Tyro' above is the military term). Extending this to civilian air traffic seems as good a way as any to me. I do agree though, there appear to have been a lot of small isolated factors in this accident that just all came together to make its consequences so bad. Andy |
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"Andy Hawkins" wrote in message ... Hi, In article , Peter wrote: My point, which Judah phrased much better, was simply that "stuff happens" and it makes no sense to add more regulations and complexity every time an accident or incident indicates a possible gap in the rules--or to try to find or enact a crime that might fit every situation. All of us will die; but, if we expend less effort fretting about unusual causes, most of us would live more complete and enjoyable lives before our death. While that's true, and adding more and more 'rules' isn't necessarily going to help, it can't be harmful to have a standardised method for inexperienced (not just student) pilots to identify themselves as such to ATC and other pilots. 'Heathrow Tower, Tyro G-ANDY base' isn't much more to say, and can convey this inexperience without too much extra effort. Military fields already have a mechanism for doing this (the 'Tyro' above is the military term). Extending this to civilian air traffic seems as good a way as any to me. I do agree though, there appear to have been a lot of small isolated factors in this accident that just all came together to make its consequences so bad. How about squawking "1201" for student pilots? |
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"Andy Hawkins" wrote I do agree though, there appear to have been a lot of small isolated factors in this accident that just all came together to make its consequences so bad. I hate to speak ill of the dead, but wow! How far away from ready are you to solo, if all it takes is a distraction to keep you from advancing the throttle from idle, when you are not trying to land? It should be so automatic, that distractions should not be an issue. When things were not happening (like climbing) it should not be hard to notice that your engine was making no noise, right? I am truly sorry this young man died. It sucks that things piled up on him, and non standard procedures took place. Part of training has to be expecting the unexpected, but above all, fly the plane. That did not happen. I think that he was not ready to solo. More drilling on unusual situations needed to take place, without a doubt. The big thing that needed to be taught is fly the plane. Always. Without fail. No matter what. -- Jim in NC |
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"Andy Hawkins" wrote in message ... Hi, In article , Peter wrote: My point, which Judah phrased much better, was simply that "stuff happens" and it makes no sense to add more regulations and complexity every time an accident or incident indicates a possible gap in the rules--or to try to find or enact a crime that might fit every situation. All of us will die; but, if we expend less effort fretting about unusual causes, most of us would live more complete and enjoyable lives before our death. While that's true, and adding more and more 'rules' isn't necessarily going to help, it can't be harmful to have a standardised method for inexperienced (not just student) pilots to identify themselves as such to ATC and other pilots. 'Heathrow Tower, Tyro G-ANDY base' isn't much more to say, and can convey this inexperience without too much extra effort. Military fields already have a mechanism for doing this (the 'Tyro' above is the military term). Extending this to civilian air traffic seems as good a way as any to me. I do agree though, there appear to have been a lot of small isolated factors in this accident that just all came together to make its consequences so bad. Andy Well, I did use some of that idle time to read the entire report. The proposal at the end of the report seemed to make the Student/Tyro call sign a recommended standard for all student solo flights, which would suddenly end when the private pilot certificate was issued. IMHO, that is an egregious idea for at least two reasons: 1) it is just one more example of the worse of the "Nanny State" and 2) it suddenly ends exactly when the new pilot is first exposed to the distraction and responsibility of passengers. However, the call sign recommendation was my only criticism of the report, which was remarkably thorough and complete--expecially for a single aircraft accident with only the pilot aboard and no injuries on the ground. Interestingly, it appears that the student pilot did absolutely nothing with the exceptions of pulling back on the yoke and of turning--and too far and to an incorrect heading. Apparently, according to the rather thorough reconstruction, he flew the approach with approximately 20 degrees of flaps, carb heat on and 1700 rpm. Although the tachometer froze showing 900 rpm, the additional findings and commentary suggested that the power was never changed from the approach to impact--in other words, in addition to not removing carb heat and to not retracting the flaps, the student never throttled up... All in all, an unusual chain of events. As you said, a lot of small isolated factors. Peter |
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"Peter Dohm" wrote in message
news "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message ... Not IMHO a bad idea really. When I was training and flew to controlled airspace for XC flights it was suggested that I mention I was a student and they did seem to slow things down a little. I can see how a uniform way of doing this might be helpful both in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Example, "Bumfigle Tower, Cessna Student 1234A, ...." From AVWeb Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is recommending that student pilots on solo flights be identified by a radio call-sign prefix so air traffic controllers can take into account their limited experience and knowledge. The recommendation came from the investigation of a crash on July 19, 2006, that killed a 16-year-old student who had logged 15 hours and was on his second solo flight. Just before he touched down at Southend Airport, a controller ordered him to turn left and climb to pattern height so an overtaking Piper Meridian could land. It's believed he did not reconfigure the aircraft and apply enough power for the unorthodox go-around and the Cessna he was flying stalled and crashed a short time later. The four-person investigation team concluded pilot Sam Cross was put "in a situation for which his training and experience had not prepared him" after being "instructed to carry out an unfamiliar and nonstandard manoeuvre," the AAIB report said. Adding to the mix was the fact that Cross was returning to the field after just eight minutes in the air because haze was reducing visibility. His instructor was watching from the ground as the order to deviate from the runway heading was complied with and he noted the nose-up attitude of the Cessna before it stalled and spiralled into a park. Investigators determined the flaps were at 20 degrees, the carb heat was on and the engine was turning at 900 rpm at the time of the crash. Cross was the youngest pilot ever to be killed in a plane crash in Britain. In may very well be a good idea and, as several contributors have pointed out, it is commonly done by both civil and military flight schools. However, in my none too humble opinion, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the cited accident--in which the student pilot's status was presumably well known. And, of course, it is phrased as though someone would like to see it become a regulation. (rant temporarily witheld) |
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"Travis Marlatte" wrote in message et... "Peter Dohm" wrote in message news "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message ... Not IMHO a bad idea really. When I was training and flew to controlled airspace for XC flights it was suggested that I mention I was a student and they did seem to slow things down a little. I can see how a uniform way of doing this might be helpful both in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Example, "Bumfigle Tower, Cessna Student 1234A, ...." From AVWeb Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is recommending that student pilots on solo flights be identified by a radio call-sign prefix so air traffic controllers can take into account their limited experience and knowledge. The recommendation came from the investigation of a crash on July 19, 2006, that killed a 16-year-old student who had logged 15 hours and was on his second solo flight. Just before he touched down at Southend Airport, a controller ordered him to turn left and climb to pattern height so an overtaking Piper Meridian could land. It's believed he did not reconfigure the aircraft and apply enough power for the unorthodox go-around and the Cessna he was flying stalled and crashed a short time later. The four-person investigation team concluded pilot Sam Cross was put "in a situation for which his training and experience had not prepared him" after being "instructed to carry out an unfamiliar and nonstandard manoeuvre," the AAIB report said. Adding to the mix was the fact that Cross was returning to the field after just eight minutes in the air because haze was reducing visibility. His instructor was watching from the ground as the order to deviate from the runway heading was complied with and he noted the nose-up attitude of the Cessna before it stalled and spiralled into a park. Investigators determined the flaps were at 20 degrees, the carb heat was on and the engine was turning at 900 rpm at the time of the crash. Cross was the youngest pilot ever to be killed in a plane crash in Britain. In may very well be a good idea and, as several contributors have pointed out, it is commonly done by both civil and military flight schools. However, in my none too humble opinion, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the cited accident--in which the student pilot's status was presumably well known. And, of course, it is phrased as though someone would like to see it become a regulation. (rant temporarily witheld) Well, that wasn't a very useful post, was it? What I meant to say was that "judgement" training should start early. Starting out, I added "student pilot" to my call sign. Once I stopped doing that, I can remember a time when I responded to an odd request with "Unable, student pilot." -- ------------------------------- Travis Lake N3094P PWK |
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What I meant to say was that "judgement" training should start early. Starting out, I added "student pilot" to my call sign. Once I stopped doing that, I can remember a time when I responded to an odd request with "Unable, student pilot." -- ------------------------------- Travis Lake N3094P PWK I think that all instructors attempt to do that, with varying results; and I agree that "unable" needs to be part of every pilot's vocabulary. It seems to be the real-life version of a "pause button" and excessive use indicates a need for additional training; but it can help in avoiding dangerous conditions. Peter |
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The instructors around here make sure that "unable" is in the students
vocabulary. Controllers will occasionally offer Class B transition to a solo student. If the student doesn't have a Class B endorsement, which most don't have, it is up to the student to say "unable". "Peter Dohm" wrote in message ... What I meant to say was that "judgement" training should start early. Starting out, I added "student pilot" to my call sign. Once I stopped doing that, I can remember a time when I responded to an odd request with "Unable, student pilot." -- ------------------------------- Travis Lake N3094P PWK I think that all instructors attempt to do that, with varying results; and I agree that "unable" needs to be part of every pilot's vocabulary. It seems to be the real-life version of a "pause button" and excessive use indicates a need for additional training; but it can help in avoiding dangerous conditions. Peter |
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Investigators Say Student Pilots Should Be Flagged
On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:23:16 -0500, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote: Not IMHO a bad idea really. When I was training and flew to controlled airspace for XC flights it was suggested that I mention I was a student and they did seem to slow things down a little. I can see how a uniform way of doing this might be helpful both in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Example, "Bumfigle Tower, Cessna Student 1234A, ...." From AVWeb Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is recommending that student pilots on solo flights be identified by a radio call-sign prefix so air traffic controllers can take into account their limited experience and knowledge. The recommendation came from the investigation of a crash on July 19, 2006, that killed a 16-year-old student who had logged 15 hours and was on his second solo flight. Just before he touched down at Southend Airport, a controller ordered him to turn left and climb to pattern height so an overtaking Piper Meridian could land. It's believed he did not reconfigure the aircraft and apply enough power for the unorthodox go-around and the Cessna he was flying stalled and crashed a short time later. The four-person investigation team concluded pilot Sam Cross was put "in a situation for which his training and experience had not prepared him" after being "instructed to carry out an unfamiliar and nonstandard manoeuvre," the AAIB report said. Adding to the mix was the fact that Cross was returning to the field after just eight minutes in the air because haze was reducing visibility. His instructor was watching from the ground as the order to deviate from the runway heading was complied with and he noted the nose-up attitude of the Cessna before it stalled and spiralled into a park. Investigators determined the flaps were at 20 degrees, the carb heat was on and the engine was turning at 900 rpm at the time of the crash. Cross was the youngest pilot ever to be killed in a plane crash in Britain. I hope that someone takes the air traffic controller and the ****** in the meridian out and beats them senseless. the kid had the right of way and neither had the right to do what they did. it is called a go around folks and every meridian can do one. the pair of ******* just killed a pilot through combined negligence. dont let them get away with it. Stealth Pilot |
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Investigators Say Student Pilots Should Be Flagged
"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
... I hope that someone takes the air traffic controller and the ****** in the meridian out and beats them senseless. I looked at this thread very early in the morning (before my coffee) and read: "Investigators Say Student Pilots Should Be Flogged" Maybe the controller should be flogged. |
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