About this episode
A routine ferry flight turns into a critical situation for a newly checked-out Piper Arrow pilot and a young passenger.
In this episode of “Never Again,” a routine ferry flight turns into a white-knuckle battle to outclimb the trees when a newly checked-out Piper Arrow pilot finds himself on departure from a short, challenging runway. Trapped in the right seat, a young pilot watches helplessly as the aircraft mushes toward rising terrain and discovers that experience, ratings, and age don't always tell the whole story.
Topics covered
- aviation safety
- pilot experience
- ferry flight
- emergency situations
- aircraft performance
Keywords
- Piper Arrow
- ferry flight
- aviation
- emergency landing
- pilot training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AOPA
Products: Piper Arrow
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