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Short Final

Years ago, I flew out of Santa Monica (SMO). Primary students quickly learned the controllers were sticklers, especially regarding radio communication. And that’s understandable given the high volume of traffic. Early on a Saturday morning, I was holding short, awaiting clearance and monitoring the tower frequency. A student (I checked later) [...]

First solo, first incident

This January 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Lancaster, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: The student pilot was soloing for the first time. The first two landings [...]

First solo, first incident

This January 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Lancaster, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: The student pilot was soloing for the first time. The first two landings [...]