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In this harrowing Real Pilot Story, a routine flight turns fatal as a father and son negotiate the Mamulique Pass back from Burnet, Texas, following a weekend adventure.
Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we explore how the allure of a familiar route can lead to a critical lapse in judgement and underscore the dangers of complacency in the cockpit.
ASI’s Real Pilot Stories allow pilots to share their encounters with dilemmas so others can benefit—while comfortable on the ground—from lessons learned the hard way in flight.
Learn more:
Review the VFR into IMC Avoidance & Escape Resources page
bit.ly/VFRIntoIMCAvoidance
Take the Spatial Disorientation quiz
bit.ly/SpatialDisorientationQuiz
Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work.
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Click here to receive credit in your ASI education transcript for watching this video: bit.ly/RPSTrappedInTheHillsCert
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on Twitter:
twitter.com/flywithaopa
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#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
Proudly Sponsored by Sporty’s. Quality supplies and training products for pilots.
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In this harrowing Real Pilot Story, a routine flight turns fatal as a father and son negotiate the Mamulique Pass back from Burnet, Texas, following a weekend adventure.
Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we explore how the allure of a familiar route can lead to a critical lapse in judgement and underscore the dangers of complacency in the cockpit.
ASI’s Real Pilot Stories allow pilots to share their encounters with dilemmas so others can benefit—while comfortable on the ground—from lessons learned the hard way in flight.
Learn more:
Review the VFR into IMC Avoidance & Escape Resources page
bit.ly/VFRIntoIMCAvoidance
Take the Spatial Disorientation quiz
bit.ly/SpatialDisorientationQuiz
Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work.
bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
Click here to receive credit in your ASI education transcript for watching this video: bit.ly/RPSTrappedInTheHillsCert
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on Twitter:
twitter.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
