Fly Safe: Expanding Your Horizons

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Fly Safe: Expanding Your Horizons

The following press release was published by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the general aviation community national #FlySafe campaign helps educate airmen about safety.

This month’s topic explores ways for pilots to safely prepare and train for new or unfamiliar flight environments.

A recent study of general aviation accidents suggests that transition training and experience in diverse flight environments can improve a pilot’s ability to recognize and successfully respond to new challenges.

This article explores some ways to can expand your aeronautical skill set, whether it’s flying a new type of aircraft or in a totally new environment. Done properly, both can help bolster safety and foster the fun of flying.

Read more on this important topic on the FAA blog, Cleared for Takeoff.

Source: Federal Aviation Administration

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