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Several hundred liters of fuel were transported by taxis in canisters to the airplanes—a laborious and expensive endeavor. Yet, what choice did they have? Up here, at the edge of the world, the airports only stock Jet A-1 fuel.. Takeoff from Kirkenes International was as complicated as the landing: Special VFR, the formation disbanded by the controller, each pilot navigating the control zone solo to regroup over the sea to the north. This maneuver wasted 20 precious minutes of fuel, which might be needed later on—one can never be sure up here over the icy waters. The plan was to round the North Cape from the east, then fly onward to Hammerfest for refueling. This was their only option in this remote area, 550 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle over the ice sea. Nothing, absolutely nothing, could go wrong now! And so it was. Fate smiled on the Monkeys, and they reached the Cape, shrouded in a low-hanging cloud. It didn’t matter; glimpses of the North Capes' Globe structure could be seen through the mist. This globe, a steel sculpture representing the Earth with its meridians and parallels, was erected in 1978 and is the iconic symbol of the North Cape. The planes buzzed around the cliff like a swarm of wild bees, filming each other to ensure everyone was captured on video—an epic moment, as many pilots have failed in their attempt to reach the northernmost point of the world! Shortly after circling the Cape and setting a course slightly southward, the skies cleared. Upon landing in Hammerfest, the never-setting summer sun blazed into the cockpits—the Monkeys had made it, at least to this point, with a few liters of fuel remaining in the tanks! https://lnkd.in/en-PSUad

Winter Flying is coming, how are you getting ready for the added challenges? Read about this accident overview to learn the best ways to face winter weather with your crew, thanks to Pilots Who Ask Why.

Small Plane Crashes in Sherman Oaks; Minor Injuries Reported Los Angeles, CA - November 14, 2024 – A small plane, identified as a 1968 Cessna 172I Skyhawk, registration number N46028, crashed in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood early Thursday morning. The incident occurred during a training flight and involved two occupants who both sustained minor injuries. Read more : https://shorturl.at/ShTBK #PlaneCrash #Cessna172 #ShermanOaks #EmergencyLanding #VanNuysAirport #AviationNews #LAFD #NTSBInvestigation #PilotTraining #AviationSafety #AirspaceNews #Airspace_News #Airspase #News #AviationNews #AviationAccident #AviationNews #AirSafety #AviationAnalysis #Aviation #AviationIndustry

💪✈️ While they may sound scary, they highlight the incredible engineering and safety measures in place. That 30-second window? Clear air turbulence? The truth is, flying is incredibly safe. So next time you board a plane, rest easy knowing you're in capable hands! What's your most interesting aviation fact? Share below! 👇 #AviationSafety #PilotLife #FlyingFacts For more such content follow @Aviatryx

Tragic Incident at Recent Fly-In Event We’re saddened to report a tragic plane crash that occurred during a recent fly-in event. This unfortunate event highlights the critical importance of safety in aviation. Read the full story and stay informed about key developments in aviation safety by following our page. 🔗 Read More: https://shorturl.at/syfrY #AirspaceNews #AviationSafety #FlyInEvent #AviationCommunity #StayInformed #PlaneCrash #AviationAccident #CessnaCrash #FlyInEvent #TragicAccident #AirfieldAccident #AviationCommunity

Imagine a big boat moving through water. It leaves behind a trail of waves and swirling water, right? Well, airplanes do something similar in the air. When a plane flies, especially a large one, it creates invisible "air swirls" called wake turbulence. These swirls are like miniature tornadoes trailing behind the plane's wings. If a smaller plane gets caught in this wake turbulence, it's like a small boat getting hit by the wake of a big ship – it can get tossed around pretty violently. Pilots are trained to avoid wake turbulence, and air traffic controllers space out planes to minimize the risk. But it's still something to be aware of, especially when flying near larger aircraft. https://lnkd.in/gDYBx9N8

Why Clear Ice Poses a Greater Danger Than Rime Ice Discover the surprising reasons why clear ice can be more hazardous than rime ice for aircraft. We explore the characteristics of each type, highlighting the dangers of detecting clear ice and its impact on flight safety. Stay informed to keep your aerial journeys safe! #IceDanger #FlightSafety #AviationInsights #ClearIce #RimeIce #AerialSafety #IceCharacteristics #AviationEducation #SafetyFirst #PilotKnowledge

An interesting incident where multiple barriers failed. The prelim report suggests distraction, but reading the review I wonder if it’s less distraction and more not recognising a big reduction in capacity? The crew reported an issue with losing their speeds, issues with pitch and rudder trim and cabin alerts as distractions and yet they still took off. The result was an aircraft taking off without clearance and impacting another that was landing. So for me the questions are “with all those distractions, why did that not trigger them to think “we need more time/space to sort stuff out?” Interested to hear experienced folks views on this and how you manage it? I’ve experienced tunnel vision during flight - over focus on one thing to the point of missing others. I’ve experienced times when there is so much going on I’ve lost capacity. My fix sounds a bit silly but it’s to channel my inner slug. (I got that from an ex colleague and always thought it was great! Sometimes combining humour with practical aviation info really works.) Point is, there is rarely any reason to rush, so anytime I find myself not being slug like (dealing with too much, rushing, hands all over the place etc) I slow it down (sometimes completely stop) and give myself time. #flightsafety #flightoperations #aviation #aviationtraining #pilotrole https://lnkd.in/d6hwWC_F

OTD 2018: We question the wisdom of departing a bright, spot lit, landing site to fly over a remote area with little cultural light on a moonless night. We also look at how long it really takes for eyes to acclimatise to total darkness. https://lnkd.in/d_XBA8H #helicopter #accident #flightsafety #aviationsafety #humanfactors