The February 2008 issue of Flight Lines highlights CPA’s active start to the year with a successful Fly-In Planning meeting held on January 12th at BJC, attended by approximately 50 members. President Sarah Jane Dolliver emphasizes the variety of fly-in opportunities available for 2008, ranging from one-day trips to weekend excursions, and encourages members to share spare seats with fellow pilots who lack aircraft access. The newsletter features an important safety article on multi-engine aircraft operations and the critical need to brief right-seaters on emergency procedures.
A detailed accident case study illustrates the dangers of inadequate pre-flight communication and hasty decision-making during engine emergencies. The article, written by DPE Drew Chitiea, analyzes an incident where a pilot mistakenly shut down a functioning engine after a passenger interfered with the rudder pedals, resulting in a crash landing and substantial aircraft damage. The key lesson emphasizes the importance of proper briefings, the “dead-foot-dead-engine” verification process, and maintaining positive control through clear communication between pilot and right-seater.
Key Topics
- 2008 Fly-In Planning and schedule coordination
- Multi-engine aircraft emergency procedures and engine-out identification
- Right-seater briefing protocols and flight control communication
- Safety case study: engine failure misidentification accident
- Spare-seat sharing program for CPA members
- NOTAM concerns regarding eastern tower lighting
Events & Activities
- January 12, 2008 – Fly-In Planning Meeting at BJC (approximately 50 attendees)
- March 28-30, 2008 – Tucson, AZ fly-in
- April 12-13, 2008 – Winslow, AZ fly-in
- May 3-4, 2008 – Lexington, NE fly-in
- May 31 – June 1, 2008 – Additional fly-in destination (location listed as “Ga” – incomplete in source)
Member News
- Special recognition to Bob and Shawn Kinney for hosting the Fly-In Planning meeting
- Thanks to Mary Jones, Shawn Kinney, Cathie Martyny, Terry Barbo, and Jan McKenzie for Continental Breakfast catering
- Bob Kinney designated as Fly-In Committee Chairman for 2008 schedule coordination
