About this episode

CFI Dan Bass shares his near-fatal experiences with carbon monoxide poisoning and an engine failure, highlighting valuable lessons learned.

CFI Dan Bass is today's guest as he relates how he almost lost his life because carbon monoxide poisoning rendered him unconscious as he was returning home from a day-long business trip. He also recounts an engine failure at 14,500 feet, and what he did right—and wrong—in handling this emergency. Both incidents resulted in good outcomes and provide valuable lessons to learn. Sponsored by AVEMCO.

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