Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:27 pm
#1854683
With Threat & Error Management all the rage thought it might be useful to have a thread with suggestions from experience.
Following an incident at our remote Farm Strip a couple of years ago (tree spoilt take-off*) I became more aware of the increased risks. An engine failure or other incident at low level is not going to allow time to set Transponder to 7700 or find/call nearest Airport or London Info.
We are close to Birmingham so I now set their FMC code/frequency before take-off. Two benefits - I can issue a Mayday if needed and know someone will hear it - and hopefully it reduces the startle factor at Birmingham ATC when we pop-up a couple of miles from their CTR
* Wing clipped tree and aircraft spun into next field. Pilot not injured but had uncomfortable 30+ mins until fire service arrived as his foot was trapped and fuel dripping onto engine. Fortunately two of us were working in the hanger at the time and had a foam extinguisher to hand.
Following an incident at our remote Farm Strip a couple of years ago (tree spoilt take-off*) I became more aware of the increased risks. An engine failure or other incident at low level is not going to allow time to set Transponder to 7700 or find/call nearest Airport or London Info.
We are close to Birmingham so I now set their FMC code/frequency before take-off. Two benefits - I can issue a Mayday if needed and know someone will hear it - and hopefully it reduces the startle factor at Birmingham ATC when we pop-up a couple of miles from their CTR
* Wing clipped tree and aircraft spun into next field. Pilot not injured but had uncomfortable 30+ mins until fire service arrived as his foot was trapped and fuel dripping onto engine. Fortunately two of us were working in the hanger at the time and had a foam extinguisher to hand.
Graham Greensall
CRUZ - G-CFLG
CRUZ - G-CFLG