146. Alarm Out of Albany

A new safety device surprises you when it alarms on the first flight. Is this a real emergency, an abnormal situation to watch, or actually normal behavior for your airplane? Is the sensor even working correctly? If this were simple VFR, you could make an easy return. But you’re in the clouds and climbing.

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In this month’s scenario, after you get airborne, your carbon monoxide detector sounds its warning and indicates a value higher than the FAA’s standard of no more than 50 parts per million (ppm). Test your knowledge about carbon monoxide (CO) by taking this quiz.

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John Krug’s 27 years of experience as an Air Traffic Controller combined with his experience as an active flight instructor and charter pilot, allow him to assist pilots in gaining a better understanding of the ATC system and how to best operate in it. While with the FAA, he was an On-the-Job-Training Instructor for new controllers and worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist, responsible for conducting in-flight evaluations of the Air Traffic System and investigating accidents and incidents. John was given The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in December 2024 for 50 years of dedicated service in aviation safety.