Cirrus SR20 Crash Conway AR - AQP for GA!

The recent fatal crash of a student pilot at Conway AR highlights the need for AQP (Advanced Qualification Program) style training in GA General Aviation.
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General Aviation AQP Flight Review Supplemental Document:

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[diegus]

Seeing a lot of references to AQP in this channel, as well as another famous aviation YouTube channel (aviation101). I just wanna make sure people understand that AQP has nothing to do with the content of training, or specific maneuvers. AQP is the administrative framework that allows airlines to comply with applicable FARs (121 N&O) in a different way - alternate means of compliance. No disrespect to Juan, or the retired airline pilot that is coaching the young man who runs aviation101, but they are both line pilots, and they are not AQP experts (nor are they required to be), other than end-user familiarity through attending AQP training events required to maintain qualification. I agree that GA training is not meeting the goal it sets off to accomplish, but lets be careful about terminology - AQP is an administrative framework, not a set of maneuvers, or even a style of training. To prove this, not all airlines in the US train their pilots under AQP (Southwest comes to mind - only recurrent training is AQP as of last time I talked to them), however, all pilots in the US train the same maneuvers, as mandated by FAA regulations (part 121). FAA Advisory Circular 120-54A breaks down exactly what AQP is. In case anyone is curious, my qualifications: my team and I run an AQP for a US airline.

[bignitro]

Once I go back full time as a flight instructor at a local school in Phoenix, I'll be sure to nail all these topics into the brains of all my students. The rejected takeoff is such an important topic to bring up.

[TaylorDeCastro]

Went to high school with this guy. Genuine and kind guy. Left behind a wife and three children. Tough day in central Arkansas.

[ericschutte]

Hi Juan, Im a baby pilot with about 262 hrs. of SEL time in cessnas and pipers. My flight examiner covered up my 6 pack of guages as I was returning from the flight test portion and asked me if I could land the airplane. He taught me to fly by feel. I was able to safely land the airplane. It is a valuable lesson that has stayed with me and has saved my butt on a couple of occasions. I agree with you its VITALLY important to teach airspeed awareness early on in the GA training syllabus.

[davethornton]

Juan, last night, June 21, at approximately 2200 hrs I was in seat w8 on flight 989 I believe, landing at Tampa out of Dallas. The flight was 2 hours late for leaving Dallas. We were on final from the north approaching the west runway just before touchdown the bottom fell out of the altitude. He immediately throttled up for a go around. During that the pilot apologized for the sudden acceleration. He the wind had suddenly sheared and he had! What impressed me was how quick the decision was made. A first for me!

[robsmith]

I've been following a pilot flying a Kodiak in PNG, on every take-off he selects a speed either40 or 50 (knts I think) and a marker by the runway, if that speed isn't reached by that point he briefs to himself the abort take-off procedure. Many of the strips he uses are very small, steeply sloped and surrounded by mountains & jungle. On every flight he passes the speed (before the mark) and calls out "40/50 continue" - even when its an empty plane. (If you think the Husky climbs then the Kodiak is a skyrocket, with empty climb-outs often hitting 2500ft/min with reducing power to keep the speed down so he's got space to make a turn without joining the terrain.) AQP in action.

[MrPeterpan]

In my training 40 years ago to be a commercial/ATP pilot we allways call-out airspeed alive at about 40-60 kts even on single engine airplanes.

[matthewjones]

One you're such a treasure to have in the flying Community I learn more and more every episode. Keep up the good work.

[cember]

I recall my instructor often point out the "feel" and "sound" of the aircraft when approaching stalls or doing landings. His point was you could recognize low airspeed by the mushy feel of the controls.

[alneuroscience]

Thanks Juan, for great information, analysis, and saving lives.

[Smachfest]

On a flight from LHR-DOH last week, once I got into my seat and realised that it was a 777 I thought, 'Hey, this is one of those kites Blancolirio flies around in'.

[phillee]

From the very first flight I took as a student pilot, "Airspeed Alive" was a standard check early on the takeoff roll.
That was under the UKs CAA PPL training regime.

[timothymartin]

Covering all in prayer,
Thank you J.B.God Bless.
Stay strong warriors.

[FarkyDave]

Nice to see the Mighty Luscumbe in the background. I'm sure it has been feeling a little bit jealous of late. Great video. You, Dan, and Scott are getting the word out about AQP.

[doctorartphd]

Really appreciate your technical updates. Thank you, Juan.

[terryboehler]

My Dad never solo'd anyone without that pilot demonstrating ability to safely take off, fly and land with the airspeed covered.
Before you question the wisdom of taking off without an airspeed, try to understand it as an opportunity to learn as much as you can.

[ronaldscott]

Thanks Juan for keeping us so well informed. Prayers for the pilot’s family.

It’s not flying, but I never let anyone talk to me while I’m hooking up and/or pre-tripping. If I get interrupted I just start over.

[farayidarlingtonchaparadza]

1. Pressure, Temperature in the green
2. RPM above 2300
3. Fuel Flow Check
4. Airspeed Alive
5. 55 knots/ 65mph

"Rotate" on every Take Off without exception as my instructor taught me. (C172)

[alrivas]

Been watching you a long time now and you’ve leveled up. Brilliant work. What a great time to be alive. 30 years ago we had the occasional book. You, Dan, Scott, Mike Patey, Trent Palmer … and I’ll just say others. Fun and informative. I finally feel there’s a real aviation community.

[PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain]

Here is something we tried with our NJ State Police AW139 medical helicopter that works. Do your pre-flight walk in one direction (clockwise). Stop. Do a second walk in the opposite direction (counter). We are different, however, as the full crew (PIC, SIC, Nurse, Paramedic) always walks together. It's much better for CRM.