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I’ve been getting some questions about why we created Wader, so I thought I’d share a quick answer. It’s simple: - We wanted to build a free logbook with an intuitive interface that’s actually easy to use (trust me, it wasn’t easy, but we got there!); - And just as importantly, we wanted to create a platform where pilots and recruiters can connect easily and save time on both ends. If you haven’t tried it yet, I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. Your feedback is really valuable as we’re always working to improve! #aviation #pilotcommunity #pilotlogbook #aviationtechnology #pilotlife #aviationcareers #flightlog #aviationrecruitment #aviationtools #aviationinnovation #WaderPilotLogbook
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What are the lessons being taught? 1. Techniques for remaining oriented in all attitudes 2. How to use g-load and AOA, to manage your stall speed in near stalled and stalled flight 3. How to manage the physiological and psychological effects of accelerated unusual flight 4. How to induce and recover from stalled flight at any attitude and airspeed How many of these lessons relate to large aircraft? All of the above.
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This is an incredible post. Great credit to Narine Melkumjan for dealing with the emergency and, first and foremost, for flying the plane. Second, well done for posting your 'story to self'. Throughout my flying career, the keywords that have stuck with me from the very beginning have been 'fly the plane'. This is just as important, if not potentially a little more challenging, when you are flying a helicopter, as I did for many years in the military, often within 100 feet or less of the ground, at night and/or in challenging weather. However, the biggest takeaway from this, and many like it, has to be the ability to reflect upon a situation in which one might have been at fault or a contributor and then learn from those mistakes. Learning from mistakes makes us better people (and pilots!).
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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SURVIVAL INSTINCTS | So often we read here on Linkedin, and all social media, of people sharing their successful highlights, awards and moments when they really did it right. And don't we all learn so much from our mistakes. So I want to say a massive thank you Narine Melkumjan for gifting Linkedin this honest take on a terrifying experience which I can only imagine, might well have cost your life. I have a thousand questions for you about the experience... perhaps we can chat. But right now, I'm sure everyone who watches this with me wants to say huge thank you for sharing when it almost we disastrously wrong for you. You have candidly shared your mistakes and learnings. We all may well be more cautious as a result of your post. The power of preparation and double checking.
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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RESILIENCE - A perfect example of humans bringing flexibility, agility and adaptability to turnaround a bad situation to positive outcomes. She brought all her resilience to the table to make that outcome happen and by sharing, we can all learn. Every one of us pilots has made mistakes and it reminds us how fragile we humans are going into a hostile environment where we were never meant to be. #safety #sms #resilience #humanfactors #adaptability #agility #aerobatics #pilots #flying #olr #hop #learning #operationallearning
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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Thanks for sharing Narine Melkumjan! As student pilots, checklists and their mnemonics were drilled into us all. Unfortunately - once we get “our licence to fly” - familiarity, distractions and being less than 100% fit will combine to let our guards down. It is the “Human Factors” that catches us out and is the single most significant factor in incidents. This is also true whether we are driving a vehicle, operating spacecraft or controlling complex systems. On the positive side, it is our ability to recognise our mistakes and learn from them that has made aviation the safe industry that it is today. In this regard, the #UK Civil Aviation Authority’s motto holds true: Safety is no Accident. #HumanFactors #Safety #Aviation #Operations #spaceoperations
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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Reflections on incident https://lnkd.in/eXjFDFRm
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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Thank you, Narine, for sharing this insightful story. Although pilots are a unique group with their „wings”, your experience can be a valuable lesson for everyone. In the Software Development industry, skipping security tests can be like „flying with the canopy open”, exposing us to significant risks. Similarly, in the event industry, not having a backup at a critical moment can lead to major failures. How often do we find ourselves in similar situations due to overlooked procedures? This story beautifully illustrates the critical importance of a thorough process approach in any field. Thank you again for this powerful reminder.
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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**AVIATE, Navigate, communicate!** Great job by Narine Melkumjan, CFI and Aerobatic Pilot, in following the basics of any in-flight emergency...FLY THE PLANE first and foremost! Important lesson for all pilots...and even more important to single-pilot operations. Well done and thanks for sharing Narine. #SinglePilotOps
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
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This must have been a terrifying experience for the pilot. Glad that she had the courage to share her mistake online. When we look at life, so many things we do are a process, step by step. We have opportunities to detect errors, through things like checklists, but as fallible human beings we don’t always catch them. In this case, what if an interlock could have been made that would have prevented the plane from moving initially, without the canopy being locked fully? Or perhaps a warning buzzer could have sounded, or light flashed on the instrument panel? Maybe you have an example of an error detection or error prevention that has saved you from a bad outcome…
*PLEASE MIND WHEN WATCHING. AT 2:17 MINUTE MARK VIDEO FOOTAGE BECOMES RATHER INTENSE* A couple of years ago during my second aerobatic training flight of that day, on a very hot summer day, the canopy of the Extra 330LX that I was flying opened in flight and shattered. As you can see from the video, it was a challenging experience that could have been avoided if I had made a proper visual check before taking off. The canopy locking pin had never gone into the locked position, and I failed to notice it during my checks. I also made the mistake of going to the training camp right after recovering from COVID, without allowing my body enough time to fully regain strength. Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was. The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility. It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision. Aerodynamically, I’ve experienced some buffet and controllability challenges. Probably the most difficult part was to keep the power in, thus trading my vision and breathing for kinetic energy. Although due to all the noise it was difficult to hear what my coach was saying on the radio, one thing I’ve heard loud and clear “just keep flying”. If you are a pilot watching this, I hope that my story serves as a cautionary tale and that you will learn from my mistakes. I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage. It's not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for you all to see. However, I have come to realisze how important it is to be transparent about our shortcomings and the lessons we learn along the way. To all my fellow pilots out there, fly safe. #aviationsafety #learnfrommistakes #pilotlife #flysafe #pilottraining
