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June 2005 
Are Turbines Safer?Small, affordable turbines are just coming into view. But here’s why they probably won’t improve GA’s accident rate. Autopilot Addiction An autopilot may be must-have equipment for single-pilot IFR, but if it’s a crutch for a weak scan, it’s of dubious benefit. Broken Glass The modern PFDs and MFDs being installed in personal airplanes provide awesome functionality. But what will you do when they break? Prevent Hangar Rash Ground-handling accidents usually result from inattentiveness and human factor issues. They can be costly but are easy to prevent. Here’s how. Five Crosswind Traps Crosswind landings can be tricky if you don’t understand what can go wrong. Do you know how to avoid these five common crosswind traps? Too Short, Too Soft: Accident Probe 06/05 A relatively inexperienced pilot botches his landing on a short, soft turf runway. | ||||||||
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