45. Pitch Imperfect

All you wanted was a day at the beach. Instead, you’re airborne in an airplane lacking a primary flight control. An air traffic controller helped you pick an airport for landing and has people standing by. Now you must configure the controls that remain and decide which technique gives you the greatest chance of walking […]

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1. Watch The Overview

2. Evaluate Your Options

3. Make Your Choice

4. Learn From The Instructor

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5. Listen To The Roundtable

Listen in as our team of instructors discuss and debate the details of this scenario.

Bob Nardiello
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Wally Moran
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Catherine Cavagnaro
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Mark Kolber
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Elaine Kauh
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Paul Bertorelli
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7. Take The Bonus Quiz

In this month’s scenario, while cruising in bumpy air, you experience a stuck elevator. Test your knowledge about flight control failures by taking this quiz.

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Bob Nardiello was the “Flight Instructor of the Year” in 2004 and “FAA Safety Counselor of the Year” in 2006 for the Windsor Locks Flight Standards District Office. He has over 14,000 hours of total flight experience, with more than 7,500 hours as a Flight Instructor. He currently holds CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP ratings and serves as a Designated Pilot Examiner. Bob was the Chief Flight Instructor at a Part 141 Flight School and is also a seasoned charter pilot flying a Cessna 421, Citation Ultra and Citation Excel.