SMAC289 Preflight For A Safe And Fun Holiday Flying Season

by Theresa on November 15, 2021

Welcome to episode 289. This holiday season is one we have much to celebrate. The pandemic is subsiding in most of the world, businesses are opening, and we are all ready to get out and enjoy the world again. This also means more of us are in the air both in the general aviation world and airline world. In today’s episode we will discuss how to prepare ourselves for a safe and fun holiday season.

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Joining me today is Chris Pezalla, flight instructor and aviation attorney.

Talking Points:

Why this show?
- Local pilot crashes while traveling with family during a very low IFR. Put a very sour note on the holiday season.
- Bartow FL Holiday Plane Crash
Preparing your plane for the Holiday Season.
- Know your limits
- Icing
  - NJ Plane Crash
  - I was in the air during this flight and heard this pilot report icing.
- High Altitude.
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Oxygen concentration
Preparing Yourself for the Holiday Season.
- Remind yourself of safety first.
- Become proficient in instrument flying.
- Try to remove the pressure to fly and have an option to fly to your destination.
- Understand weather forecasting.
Overindulgence during the holidays.
- Overeating.
- Lake of sleep.
- How certain “spirits can ruin your holiday”