One day during my training we made a go around. During climb at altitude something about 200 feet AGL my instructor start talking trying to explain me my mistakes. I said "Oleg, let's discuss it later on downwind, because right now I don't listen to you. I need to fly the airplane".
I always keep a copy of the book "Flying for Dummies" in the seat back for passengers to peruse....it usually keeps them silent 🤫 >>> Then I ask someone to slowly read the 'How to Land' chapter prior to entering the pattern. 🛩
9 for 9. A great reminder Jason. A friend I fly with often sometimes asks if I am ok when he is flying the plane, practicing approaches or landing because I go silent. I remind him I'm just practicing sterile cockpit.
I was flying a friend of a friend to pick up his plane after annual, this man is an instrument rated pilot who SHOULD understand. We were in busy class C airspace, and I just couldn't get him to shut up. I missed ATC calling me not once, but three times. When I did finally hear and answer him I got an earful from the controller. That got my passenger to shut up!
9 for 9: One thing I learned from this episode is something I will be incorporating in my passenger brief: Bring any concerns about the flight to the pilot. I have never thought about that before. What an important message to convey.
9/9 - everyone who flies with me knows the 1 finger rule (not that finger! ;-) ). My non-pilot co-pilot wife knows it and no longer gets mad at me for cutting her off. She has become an asset on the 'flight deck' - helping with checklists, keeping an eye out for traffic, turning frequencies and more. I think there is a video somewhere showing this!
9-4-9. Before walking out on to the flight line I always pre brief all passengers about sterile cockpit, just before startup another reminder of sterile cockpit, continual reminders just to keep the idea of sterile cockpit on the top of the passengers minds so they better understand its importance to my job as Pilot and my responsibility for their safety. 😎
I always add a 1 minute stop and think step before entering the runway... review the checklist, inspect the wings and control surfaces, verify nav/AP for destination,take off heading and target altitude. Gives me time to mentally relax and think about the flight and if I forgot anything. Good video!
9/9. Pre-flight is also a challenge when folks (including instructors) are feeling chatty. I think the principle is also appropriate for driving like when dealing with complex intersections, especially in an unfamiliar area, oh, and at night, too.
949r2! My instructor makes sure I always say during preflight something to the effect of: whenever we are at or near other airports, we need to keep our attention to the task at hand, which is to see and avoid other people and planes.
Here’s one Jason. We departed in a Chieftain from Bahir Dar Ethiopia for a child’s birthday. The wing locker wasn’t closed and 26 teddy bears ejected from the locker. All due to distraction. There’s one for you. Side note the bears were stuffed into the lockers in an attempt to hide them from the birthday girl!
9 for 9 I operate a sterile flight deck all the time. I brief my passengers/instructor at there will be no talking unless it is necessary for safety during taxi, take off, landing. or any other time I raise my hand. My instructor likes it when I do this, also I do not adjust anything during climb outs or in a turn. Either adjust prior, or wait till you have completed your turn/climb.
9 for 9; Loved the comment to maintain professionalism even in a 172. I found it to be a great reminder that safety is just as important in GA as it is in the airlines.
9 for 9. Also watched the Eastern 212 crash. I know it doesn't seem possible, but I had an experience where I misread the G5 altimeter on a night XC into Sac Executive. It was a dark night with lots of City lights to hide the location of the airport, the winds were blowing at 20 knots, and the rental plane had a G5 that I had not used much. After canceling my VFR flight following with ATC, I began descending and searching for the field. I remember flying over the Sacramento River and wondering why the bridge looked so big, but it wasn't until I entered the pattern that I had enough visual clues to realize my altitude was low. When I looked at the steam gauges I realized I was at 600 feet. I know it is always hard to balance challenging ourselves as pilots to gain experience against taking on too much risk. In this case I didn't anticipate how all of the distractions would add up and affect my ability to fly the airplane. Now, I'm much more cautious with night flying and make sure to get a through brief when operating an aircraft with different instruments. Looking forward to the next lesson!
9 for 9 Great video as always. Having a booklet put together for passengers to read while performing the preflight is a good idea-It gives them something to do. The more they understand, the more at ease they should be. Some passengers feel that if the pilot is being quiet then there is a problem. Be sure they understand that it's supposed to that way.
9 for 9. I almost NEVER fly alone. I simply enjoy flying more if I can share it with others. So I'm always taking friends and family on $100 hamburger flights, double-date dinner flights, fly-ins, etc. I always let the passengers know that, during the taxi, takeoff, and landing phase, please limit conversation. After we get out of the traffic area and up to cruise, then we can talk about the scenery, take pictures, and really enjoy the camaraderie of a shared unique experience. One thing I once did on a double-date flight to the Keys was pass the iPad around and let the passengers take a look at Foreflight. They thought it was cool, listening to ATC tell us where the traffic was, see it on the iPad, then see it in person once we got closer to it. Kept them engaged in the flying experience.
Niner-for-niner. I have "the hand" which tells everyone to hush if I raise it. But I learned a LOT from this. Gonna make the flight deck a lot more sterile without using those funny smelling wipes.
9 for9 My first flight with my family was 2 days after my check ride. Flying out of TIA climbing to 3000’ nw of 36left. My 2 year old got sick and my 4 year old son was yelling uoo it is getting on me. It was loud and very distracting . I called tower and informed I had a sick child and needed to return to field. All ended well.
Unfortunately, I fly alone most of the time. But, if I did have passengers, I would give them a tablet (I have several) to watch the progress of the flight, and watch for traffic. On a road trip back to Iowa last summer, I gave my tablet to the wife. Even though we were on the ground, she amused herself with it for hours!! One point though. Ditch the tablets as you approach the destination for landing. Keep the heads outside the flight deck looking for traffic.
9/9. We learn to keep a sterile flight deck in critical phases from day 1. But below 10.000'? Have you tried getting a C172 above 10.000'? That takes a lot of patience and fuel.
I've definitely gotten the finger during an approach at night in a C-17. However, I should have spoken up sooner as we were being lased by some idiot with a green laser. Luckily, the pilots didn't see it. But, me, the flight mechanic, got a full view of it.
9/9. I’ve got a buddy who wants me to take him flying. I will never do it because he lacks the ability to stay quiet for 10 seconds without making some useless comment. 😄
One day during my training we made a go around. During climb at altitude something about 200 feet AGL my instructor start talking trying to explain me my mistakes. I said "Oleg, let's discuss it later on downwind, because right now I don't listen to you. I need to fly the airplane".
I always keep a copy of the book "Flying for Dummies" in the seat back for passengers to peruse....it usually keeps them silent 🤫 >>> Then I ask someone to slowly read the 'How to Land' chapter prior to entering the pattern. 🛩
9 for 9. A great reminder Jason. A friend I fly with often sometimes asks if I am ok when he is flying the plane, practicing approaches or landing because I go silent. I remind him I'm just practicing sterile cockpit.
I was flying a friend of a friend to pick up his plane after annual, this man is an instrument rated pilot who SHOULD understand. We were in busy class C airspace, and I just couldn't get him to shut up. I missed ATC calling me not once, but three times. When I did finally hear and answer him I got an earful from the controller. That got my passenger to shut up!
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I also use Jason’s finger technique to let my passengers know when to shut up
9 for 9: One thing I learned from this episode is something I will be incorporating in my passenger brief: Bring any concerns about the flight to the pilot. I have never thought about that before. What an important message to convey.
9/9 My wife and I watched this and had a good discussion about the ‘critical phases’ of flight.
9/9 - everyone who flies with me knows the 1 finger rule (not that finger! ;-) ). My non-pilot co-pilot wife knows it and no longer gets mad at me for cutting her off. She has become an asset on the 'flight deck' - helping with checklists, keeping an eye out for traffic, turning frequencies and more. I think there is a video somewhere showing this!
9-4-9. Before walking out on to the flight line I always pre brief all passengers about sterile cockpit, just before startup another reminder of sterile cockpit, continual reminders just to keep the idea of sterile cockpit on the top of the passengers minds so they better understand its importance to my job as Pilot and my responsibility for their safety. 😎
I always add a 1 minute stop and think step before entering the runway... review the checklist, inspect the wings and control surfaces, verify nav/AP for destination,take off heading and target altitude. Gives me time to mentally relax and think about the flight and if I forgot anything.
Good video!
9/9. Pre-flight is also a challenge when folks (including instructors) are feeling chatty. I think the principle is also appropriate for driving like when dealing with complex intersections, especially in an unfamiliar area, oh, and at night, too.
9 for 9! Old coot here learning a lot from these videos! Love the way you teach Jason! Thank you!
949r2!
My instructor makes sure I always say during preflight something to the effect of: whenever we are at or near other airports, we need to keep our attention to the task at hand, which is to see and avoid other people and planes.
9 for 9. A great lesson on improving GA safety!
9 for 9. I fly for Young eagles and I always tell the kids not too talk during take off and landing. Some still do so that iso button is great!
949.. I’m glued to these videos. I’m pre solo & absorbing all the content I can. 💯
9 for 9 :) Perfect timing for this one; I'm taking my BIL for a short flight next week; he's never been in a small plane.
Here’s one Jason. We departed in a Chieftain from Bahir Dar Ethiopia for a child’s birthday. The wing locker wasn’t closed and 26 teddy bears ejected from the locker. All due to distraction. There’s one for you. Side note the bears were stuffed into the lockers in an attempt to hide them from the birthday girl!
9 for 9 I operate a sterile flight deck all the time. I brief my passengers/instructor at there will be no talking unless it is necessary for safety during taxi, take off, landing. or any other time I raise my hand. My instructor likes it when I do this, also I do not adjust anything during climb outs or in a turn. Either adjust prior, or wait till you have completed your turn/climb.
9/9. I also make sure all passengers are awake prior to entering the sterile (usually landing) cockpit area/altitude.
9-FOR-9, EVERY VIDEO ROCKS!!!
I use the same hand signal and it helps when the cockpit chatter gets starts to get out of hand!
9 for 9; Loved the comment to maintain professionalism even in a 172. I found it to be a great reminder that safety is just as important in GA as it is in the airlines.
Hello from Montana! I am loving this Safer Pilot Challenge! Thank you so much Jason!
9 for 9. Loving this series.
9 for 9. Great reminders. Thanks Jason!
9 for 9. Also watched the Eastern 212 crash. I know it doesn't seem possible, but I had an experience where I misread the G5 altimeter on a night XC into Sac Executive. It was a dark night with lots of City lights to hide the location of the airport, the winds were blowing at 20 knots, and the rental plane had a G5 that I had not used much. After canceling my VFR flight following with ATC, I began descending and searching for the field. I remember flying over the Sacramento River and wondering why the bridge looked so big, but it wasn't until I entered the pattern that I had enough visual clues to realize my altitude was low. When I looked at the steam gauges I realized I was at 600 feet.
I know it is always hard to balance challenging ourselves as pilots to gain experience against taking on too much risk. In this case I didn't anticipate how all of the distractions would add up and affect my ability to fly the airplane. Now, I'm much more cautious with night flying and make sure to get a through brief when operating an aircraft with different instruments. Looking forward to the next lesson!
9 for 9 Great video as always. Having a booklet put together for passengers to read while performing the preflight is a good idea-It gives them something to do. The more they understand, the more at ease they should be. Some passengers feel that if the pilot is being quiet then there is a problem. Be sure they understand that it's supposed to that way.
9 for 9 Jason! As always, great message!
9/9 I always include the sterile flight deck in my passenger briefing.
9 for 9, thank you for the reminder on the ICS - something I need to revisit.
8/8... I enjoyed today's discussion. Thanks Jason.
9 for 9.
I almost NEVER fly alone. I simply enjoy flying more if I can share it with others. So I'm always taking friends and family on $100 hamburger flights, double-date dinner flights, fly-ins, etc. I always let the passengers know that, during the taxi, takeoff, and landing phase, please limit conversation. After we get out of the traffic area and up to cruise, then we can talk about the scenery, take pictures, and really enjoy the camaraderie of a shared unique experience.
One thing I once did on a double-date flight to the Keys was pass the iPad around and let the passengers take a look at Foreflight. They thought it was cool, listening to ATC tell us where the traffic was, see it on the iPad, then see it in person once we got closer to it. Kept them engaged in the flying experience.
9 of 9. Thanks Jason! Great lesson!
You're an awesome instructor.👍🏼
I'm loving this series
9 for 9! Always do this!
9/9 I so appreciate you putting these together.
9 for 9. Thanks Jason!
Niner-for-niner. I have "the hand" which tells everyone to hush if I raise it. But I learned a LOT from this. Gonna make the flight deck a lot more sterile without using those funny smelling wipes.
9/9 Great information. Professional communication and keep teaching!
Back on track with Day - 9. Thank you Jason!
9 for 9! Keep up the great work!
9-4-9! Jason your videos are priceless - thank you for the great information
9 for 9 good to know this information for when I start flying.
9/9. Lovin these safer pilot challenges month.
9 for9 My first flight with my family was 2 days after my check ride. Flying out of TIA climbing to 3000’ nw of 36left. My 2 year old got sick and my 4 year old son was yelling uoo it is getting on me. It was loud and very distracting . I called tower and informed I had a sick child and needed to return to field. All ended well.
9 for 9 again thank you for doing this every year
9 for 9 Thank you Jason
9 for 9. I remember I was told for us GA aircraft sterile cockpit should be in effect anywhere below 1,000 AGL.
9/9. Great series as always!
9 for 9! Great topic - great presentation. Thank you!
9 for 9. Excellent video!
Caught up from the weekend - nine for nine!
9/9. Good tips all around Jason.
Had to catch up 9/9. Great video.
9 for 9 checking in from HPN !
9/9. Thanks Jason!
9 for 9 thanks for great info!!
Nine for nine! Thanks for another great lesson!
9 for 9! This really makes me excited for the ability to fly my family around
9 for 9 and happy to be!
9 for 9 and still enjoying
Unfortunately, I fly alone most of the time. But, if I did have passengers, I would give them a tablet (I have several) to watch the progress of the flight, and watch for traffic. On a road trip back to Iowa last summer, I gave my tablet to the wife. Even though we were on the ground, she amused herself with it for hours!! One point though. Ditch the tablets as you approach the destination for landing. Keep the heads outside the flight deck looking for traffic.
9 for 9 ; thankyou!
9/9. We learn to keep a sterile flight deck in critical phases from day 1. But below 10.000'? Have you tried getting a C172 above 10.000'? That takes a lot of patience and fuel.
9for9 great videos
9/9 Thanks for the excellent content and for the effort you and your team have put in making this very helpful video series.
9/9. I use the one finger rule too! LOL!
fantastic!
9 for 9, The temptation to sight see is definitely there at times...*cue the GoPro shopping spree*
I've definitely gotten the finger during an approach at night in a C-17. However, I should have spoken up sooner as we were being lased by some idiot with a green laser. Luckily, the pilots didn't see it. But, me, the flight mechanic, got a full view of it.
9/9. I’ve got a buddy who wants me to take him flying. I will never do it because he lacks the ability to stay quiet for 10 seconds without making some useless comment. 😄
9 for 9 Jason
9 for 9. Iso button all day to mute the 100th rendition of the Wheels on the Bus or Baby Shark :)
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9/9 amazing
9 for 9: I always tell my wife or friends that I will be focused during take off, approches, and landing so won't be able to talk.
9 of 9 from uk
9 for 9 Thanks
8/9! Missed one somehow brb lol
Got behind but 9x9 today
9 for 9!
9 4 9. 95% of my flying was to a remote ER. When you are alone it’s hard to not have a sterile cockpit. 😂
9/9 - Ahhh briefing passengers!
9 for 9 in 2023!
9 for 9!!!!
9/9 and today's my Birthday...
9 for 9 Jody
Pilots to come up to professional scratch need to learn and live the Prinicpal of Flight Formula ie.,
CL HALFE ROW V SQUARED S.
9/9!
made it to 9 of 9 the more knowledge a student pilot can absorb the better pilot they'll be (at least that's my logic lol)
9/9 👍
9 for 9. Fortunately, my CFI’s have done well with this and I’ve only had mental midgets on board - not actual ones, lol!
I am a little bit late but now I am 9/9
9 for 9 here.
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bro u always sound so stressed just relax a bit and chill
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