Go, No go!? August 16th, 2015
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\\nThe IMSAFE checklist is a great tool for ensuring a pilot considers all factors when "clearing himself for flight".\\xa0\\xa0While Marc started off tonight\'s show discussing\\xa0common mistakes pilots make when it comes to maintaining their medical, he quickly moved on to the equally compelling discussion of the fitness for flight of the airplane itself.\\xa0\\xa0
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\\nWhen there is an indication (gauge, warning light, etc), by the airplane that there is a problem, and you are convinced it is not a problem, do you decide to depart?\\xa0 Even if it is a problem, do you make a determination that it is ultimately not going to affect the safety of the flight?\\xa0 Go or No Go?\\xa0 Where is the line?\\xa0 How do you make that decision?\\xa0 And what do you require of yourself as a back up plan, .... if any?\\xa0 And what about if there is no indication that anything is wrong, but you are sure that something is different from normal, but can\'t identify it.\\xa0 Or as happened to Marc, all indications were that all was good, but he felt the annunciators were not lighting as they normally did.\\xa0 The aircraft acted normally and all indications were that there were no electrical issues, but was surprised he couldn\'t get the alternator annunciator to light, even when turning the Alternator off?\\xa0 The manufacturer says he is wrong, but after flying an airplane for over 10 years, he knows when something is not "normal".\\xa0 Go or No Go?
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\\nWhat would you do?\\xa0 Please let us know by writing Marc at\\xa0me02@aol.com\\xa0or navigate to\\xa0http://www.simpleflight.net/radio.html\\xa0and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
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\\nThanks for listening.
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\\nBlue Skies and Tailwinds!
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