EP 22 Fly Like It's Going To Fail

[@davidhickey8152]

Wind direction

[@HelicopterGround]

Yes!

[@rickdecastro4584]

I have had three engine failures in fixed wing GA flying - All three after significant maintenance, and returned to flight. One was a brand new Cessna 172XP, on the delivery flight... Brand new is a GREAT time to watch for maintenance screw ups. No matter fixed or rotor

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for sharing Rick!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

In the automotive world, "new" means, "Never Ever Worked". We're always suspect of anything new under the hood when there's a problem. Just the way it is these days.

[@nickmosley3238]

I agree. I am always more concerned (or hyper aware maybe a better term) in those few hours after maintenance and that is not limited to the engine.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

"Fly like it's going to fail" - words to LIVE by!

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks Smitty!

[@bbjbnb]

In my 50+ years of flying, I have encountered 3 engine failures, resulting in 2 off-airport successful landing. A good pilot is always looking for a place to set whatever aircraft/helicopter you are flying. It's called "Judicious Suspicion" as I heard someone call it last week.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you for sharing from your 50 years of experience!

[@nickmosley3238]

I guess as you are here to tell the tale, the third engine failure was also successful! :)

[@toddberlin2000]

"Always be looking for a spot to auto-rotate to in case of an emergency"

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you very much for joining the conversation T. Gregory Berry!

[@toddberlin2000]

By the way, I've only had 1 instructor "surprise" me by rolling the throttle off during a hover and hover taxi. Both times, I had a proper reaction and landed smoothly. After that flight, I thanked him profusely for doing that as it demonstrated that my training had sunk in and I've developed that "muscle memory" that you want to have as a helicopter pilot.

[@HelicopterGround]

Awesome feedback T. Gregory Berry thank you very much for sharing!

[@fernandopratesi5378]

I remember my primary instructor would say “not IF it quits, WHEN it quits..” The test is coming someday, but nobody knows when

[@HelicopterGround]

Exactly right Fernando thank you for sharing!

[@danb715]

Hi Kenny I have a question for you is it safe to fly in this snowy weather or rain Kim Chavez

[@HelicopterGround]

Use caution.

[@davidhickey8152]

Kenny, what do you use determine win direction while you are flying

[@HelicopterGround]

Anything. Smokestacks. Flags. Waves on water. Weather data. Among others!