Tag Archives: abnormal procedures

Handling an Abnormal Situation, Overwater in International Airspace

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Andy Martens

At Platinum Aviation, instructors are often asked to assist clients in flight planning to the Bahamas.  Although the Islands of the Bahamas are just a short hop to the southeast, US Customs procedures and international flight planning may appear overwhelming … Continue reading →

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High Altitude Flight Can Be Breathtaking…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Andy Martens

In light of the recent Cirrus incident regarding a hypoxic pilot over Colorado, I feel it is important to highlight PIC responsibilities that present themselves during high altitude flight.  The flight envelope of the Cirrus SR-22 Turbo can take even … Continue reading →

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Low Oil Pressure Warning – Don’t Panic!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Kerry Hackney

You are flying along and your oil pressure annunciator comes on. Step 1 …. assume there is nothing wrong. This may sound a little counter intuitive, but read on. I teach all of my students that their first reaction to … Continue reading →

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