Signal Charlie

Takeoff and Landing Threat Reduction ppt presented by SW Region FAAST Prrogram Manager James McElvain to DPEs and CFIs..
• 42% of accidents occur during the landing phase of flight and account for 3.3% of the fatalities.
• 15% of accidents occur during the take off phase of flight, and account for 14% of fatalities.
• With well over 50% of the GA accidents due to Take Off and Landing issues, this area is the key to large scale accident reduction.
CFI’s we need your help. We have a LOSS of Control Problem!

Please review the attached ppt for more information, or visit the FAASTeam website to view Takeoff and Landing Threat Management

And I’ll add, a stabilized approach is key. If you aren’t on speed, on glidepath, and properly configured at 250-500 feet agl in VMC (500-1000 feet agl IMC), GO AROUND! You’re flying because you like to, right? GO AROUND and get more flight time. Go Arounds need practice too!
Fly Smart
Clark
AOPA’s info on Crosswind Landings