• Take off decisions - go or no go?

  • Mar 14 2023
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Take off decisions - go or no go?

  • Summary

  • The pilot of a light aircraft is accelerating down a runway in southern England when the plane starts moving to the left. Trying to avoid a runway excursion, he rotates the aircraft early and before reaching a safe flying speed.

    We speak with AAIB Senior Inspector Emma Truswell about this incident and the findings from their investigation.

    Also joining us is Paul Tedder from the CAA’s General Aviation Unit who covers the safety guidance around take off decision making and pre-departure briefings.

    Reports and resources mentioned in this episode:

    AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-REJP

    Clued Up: Rejected takeoffs (CAP 2510)

    CAA Standards Document 14 (A): Class, type and instrument rating skill tests and proficiency checks

    CAA Standards Document 19 (A): LAPL and PPL Skill test (Aeroplanes) policy and guidance for applicants and examiners

    The Skyway Code

    Training Comm 2019

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