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September 2006 
The Other Kind Of RotorMountainous terrain offers great scenery but recent accidents illustrate it can be treacherous for the unwary. Here’s what to look for and how to avoid it. Avoiding Airframe Failure Airframe failures are rare, but they do happen. By paying attention to how and where you fly, as well as maintenance, they’re preventable. Here’s how. IFR Rules, VFR Tools When the weather’s good, IFR pilots have a lot more flexibility than when it’s too foggy to drive to the airport. Know what they are and when you can use them. Top Five Ditching Myths Even if you never venture out over a large body of water, ditching your airplane in a lake or river is a real possibility. Post-flight Inspections Just because it was fine when you landed doesn’t mean your airplane is ready to fly again. Checking a few items now can mean an easy pre-flight next time. Gyro Failure If you fly enough, your air-driven gyros eventually will fail. Then, sadly, you’re on your own. | ||||||||
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