Safety Updates

The list below states the most noteworthy and relevant incidents of the past months. If you want to know about incidents that transpired you can contact the SCMM.

Please read this article from ILT about the dangers of flying to close to (hang/para-)gliding activities and what you can do to prevent this from happening.

A relative high number of air proximity incidents have been reported lately. Almost all of them happened at Teuge on downwind or in the approach towards downwind from Sierra.

A fatal crash involving a Pipistrel Velis happened at the airport of Poitiers (France)

Brake pressure applied during downwind check without visual verification of the parking brake lever position.

Velis charger collided with PH-VEX skid-plate during ground movement. Charger inoperative; inspect surroundings carefully.

Velis was forced to go around after slower aircraft landed full stop. Plan landings with >30% SOC to handle the unexpected.

Caution observed twice in recent months on two different aircraft. Hangar One inspection found no further action needed. Follow the checklist if it occurs.

Soft field technique requires extra back pressure but also discipline. Don't over-rotate during the take-off roll.

Aircraft taxied with towbar still on the nosewheel. PH-BRI is the only E-Flight aircraft using a towbar — always disconnect immediately after towing.