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Pilgimage to the Zurich Airport location of Cirrus fatal accident #42

When invited to Germany to speak at the Baden-Baden CPPP, I took a pilgrimage to the site of the fatal Cirrus accident at Zurich Airport. It wasn't a planned trip. But it was an impactful one. Coming almost half-way around the world for this CPPP...

Published 14 Sep 2009 13:03 by Rick Beach

Filed under: accident history, CAPS, low IMC, aeronautical decision making, judgment, fatal accident #42, Zurich

An Epistle on CAPS by Craig Albright

Prompted by the thought-provoking post by Craig Albright on when to pull the chute, let me amplify his analysis in this safety blog. Mantra of "Pull early, pull often!" It bothers some people. "Early" might be misconstrued as "immediately"...

Published 2 Jan 2009 16:51 by Rick Beach

Filed under: CAPS, aeronautical decision making, judgment

CAPS may not be the best option!

Let's be straight. Flying is risky, and nothing can eliminate all of the risk. The CAPS parachute system offers a Cirrus pilot one last safety option. But it may not be the best option. The thread, G3 Turbo Down on Highway in Duluth Today , prompted...

Published 2 Jan 2009 14:22 by Rick Beach

Filed under: CAPS, inhospitable terrain, ditching, fires, aeronautical decision making

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Pilgimage to the Zurich Airport location of Cirrus fatal accident #42

An Epistle on CAPS by Craig Albright

CAPS may not be the best option!