Safety Updates
Welcome to our Safety Updates. Through sharing knowledge and best practices we aim to keep flying safe at E-Flight Academy. If you have safety information to share, email scmm@eflight.nl.
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Parking brake partially on during touch & go (PH-KWH)
Brake pressure applied during downwind check without visual verification of the parking brake lever position. -
Charger collision with PH-VEX — mind the ground equipment
Velis charger collided with PH-VEX skid-plate during ground movement. Charger inoperative; inspect surroundings carefully. -
BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL caution in flight (Velis)
Caution observed twice in recent months on two different aircraft. Hangar One inspection found no further action needed. Follow the checklist if it occurs. -
Tailstrike during soft field take-off — manage back pressure
Soft field technique requires extra back pressure but also discipline. Don't over-rotate during the take-off roll.