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Night Flying

The fatal accident rate is much higher at night than during the day. Bob Martens reviews the factors that contribute to the night fatal accident rate and provides tactics to increase your safety and get more enjoyment out of night flying.

Night Preflight: Pilot and Aircraft
Bob Martens
Night Preflight: Pilot and Aircraft Few things in aviation are more beautiful than flying over a city on a clear night. However, it's important to recognize that night flying is very different from daytime flying. Bob Martens will highlight some preflight items that require special attention at night. . . . continue
Night Preflight: Weather and Environment
Bob Martens
Night Preflight: Weather and Environment Bob will give you simple, practical tips that can dramatically increase your safety at night. You'll learn how to adjust your personal minimums, alter your route and determine a safe altitude. Bob will also review the weather conditions that require extra caution at night. . . . continue
Night Flying: Taxi and Takeoff
Bob Martens
Night Flying: Taxi and Takeoff As you leave the ground and begin your climb out, you are reminded just how different night flying is. The loss of visual references is dramatic and you must compensate for this loss to operate safely. Bob will explain how. . . . continue
Night Flying: Enroute, Approach and Landing
Bob Martens
Night Flying: Enroute, Approach and Landing Most night accidents occur on final approach. If you've ever flown a 'black hole' approach, it's easy to understand why. Bob provides some quick tips to keep you out of trouble. . . . continue
Night Flying: Emergencies
Bob Martens
Night Flying: Emergencies Engine failure at night...it's a pilot's worst nightmare. Even a simple electrical failure at night can have dire consequences if you aren't prepared. Bob will discuss the common night emergencies and how to deal with them. . . . continue
Night Flying: Key Safety Tips
Bob Martens
Night Flying: Key Safety Tips A quick review of the important night flying safety tips…8 things you can do to keep your night flight from becoming a nightmare. . . . continue
Night Flying: Accident Analysis
Bob Martens
Night Flying: Accident Analysis Night flying requires additional preparation. Bob does a quick review of 3 accidents which illustrate this point in dramatic fashion. . . . continue
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