Pilot Short Story: Stuck on a Feeling
In this Pilot Short Story produced by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, a pilot must make a split-second decision: either abort his takeoff or continue the flight up into uncertainty.
In this Pilot Short Story produced by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, a pilot must make a split-second decision: either abort his takeoff or continue the flight up into uncertainty. Noting that his airplane doesn't usually shake excessively during the takeoff roll, the pilot cuts the power and safely taxis off the runway. After discovering that the number four exhaust valve was stuck, he concludes the lesson learned from this experience is to trust that pestering feeling when something doesn't feel right.
AOPA Air Safety Institute staff
AOPA Air Safety Institute Staff members share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA.
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