How can fatigue affect a pilot’s performance?
Well, fatigue is very dangerous for pilots because it reduces our situational awareness and can lead to misunderstandings, a level bust, a runway incursion, a crash, and structural damage.
So, fatigue must be taken seriously to keep the flight safe.
Do pilots receive any training on how to deviate from birds?
Yes, we have some procedures for this type of maneuver, and we practice them in the simulator.
What can cause an oil leak?
An oil leak can be caused by poor maintenance, material fatigue, an oil line puncture, or debris.
What is the procedure in case of an engine flameout?
The procedure I would use in case of an engine flameout is the following:
first, I would control the aircraft. After that, I would continue climbing to a safe altitude.
Then, I would perform the engine restart checklist.
Finally, I would declare a MAYDAY to ATC and request vectors to the nearest airport.
What can cause a fire on board?
A fire onboard can be caused by a battery explosion, a short circuit, a dangerous goods, or even a cigarette.
Does the pilot need clearance for the diversion?
No, we don’t need clearance to deviate and maintain safe separation from obstacles.
We can change our route to keep the flight safe.
How can we prevent a hot air balloon in the future?
We can prevent this by investing in education and reporting it every time we see a balloon in the area, so other pilots stay alert.
What can cause a landing gear failure?
A landing gear failure can be caused by material fatigue, hydraulic system malfunction, tire blowout or poor maintenance.
Is a low pass for visual confirmation a common procedure? (About the Landing gear)
Yes, a low pass for visual confirmation is a common procedure if we are not sure about the position of the landing gear.
What does overheating mean?
Overheating happens when the engine’s temperature exceeds the normal parameters.
What can cause an engine overheat?
An engine overheat can be caused by FOD ingestion, poor maintenance, a fuel leak, or poor oil quality.
Performing a fuel dumping and requesting runway preparation before a belly landing reduces significantly the chances of fire during the touchdown. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
Yes, I agree with this statement because fuel dumping reduces the weight of the aircraft, reducing the impact during landing.
In addition, runway preparation can reduce friction between the aircraft and the runway surface, decreasing the risk of sparks or fire.
