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. -
Avoiding collisions & filing airprox reports
Vigilant lookout, proactive announcements, early action. Always file an airprox report after evasive action. -
Near propstrike on the apron — brief guests on propeller risks
Camera crew approached aircraft to ~1 metre while engine was live. Always brief guests on propeller risks before opening doors. -
Forced go-around — always land with more than 30% SOC
Velis was forced to go around after slower aircraft landed full stop. Plan landings with >30% SOC to handle the unexpected. -
Incident reporting guidelines — if you spot it, report it
All damage, no matter how minor, must be reported via SMS and the aircraft technical log. Collective responsibility. -
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. -
Flap overspeed prevention & response (Velis)
Velis flap limits: F1 81 kts, F2 65 kts. Monitor airspeed, don't rely on noise. Crosswind landings: consider reduced flaps. -
Towbar still attached during taxi (PH-BRI)
Aircraft taxied with towbar still on the nosewheel. PH-BRI is the only E-Flight aircraft using a towbar — always disconnect immediately after towing. -
Aircraft ground handling — preventing collisions on platform and hangar
Use a wing walker, move slowly, switch to hand-pushing near obstacles. Take your time. No schedule justifies aircraft damage. -
Emergency landing analysis (PH-VFL) — fuel starvation lessons
Pipistrel Virus PH-VFL emergency-landed after fuel starvation. New refuelling procedures and pre-flight checks now in effect. -
Winter operations preparedness — cold weather flying
Velis winter kit, battery pre-heat, defogging, bird migration awareness, slippery platforms. Plan extra prep time. -
Go-around procedure at EHTE — turn south over the taxiway
EHTE's go-around: slight turn south, position over taxiway, continue climb on take-off leg. Local airmanship, not in AIP.