The GA accident rate is getting better, but aviation safety researcher Douglas Boyd says there’s still plenty of work to do. He shares a fascinating array of statistics in this episode, pulled from the 300+ papers he has authored, including how many hours is enough to stay proficient, what really causes landing accidents, and the truth about older pilots’ safety record. In the Ready to Copy segment, Dr. Boyd talks about flying out of CG, whether engine TBO really matters, and the best places to visit in Scotland.SHOW LINKS:* Airline vs. GA pilot safety:https://commons.erau.edu/publication/1494/* Aging pilots study: https://commons.erau.edu/publication/2419/* PJ2 GPS Radio: https://sportys.com/PJ2GPS
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