Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration Orlando Flight Standards District Office Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program Flight Instructor Workshop Larry Enlow May 6, 2006

Federal Aviation Administration 2 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Orlando FSDO has oversight responsibility for one of the largest volumes of flight training and pilot certification activity within the purview of the Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Administration 3 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM This volume of activity provides a unique perspective regarding the direct relationship between the quality of flight training and aviation safety.

Federal Aviation Administration 4 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Such volume of activity also provides a unique opportunity to positively influence flight training and aviation safety.

Federal Aviation Administration 5 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 ORLANDO FSDO-15 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT SUMMARY 1998 TOTAL TNG ACC. & INC TOTAL TNG ACC. & INC. ** ** INCLUDES DATA FROM TAMPA FSDO-35 Rockwell Commander New Smyrna Beach, FL

Federal Aviation Administration 6 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 Piper Seneca Flagler County, FL

Federal Aviation Administration 7 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM In response to a high number of flight training accidents and incidents, the Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program was initiated.  Program began September 1, 1998  Has evolved into one of the most important activities conducted by the Orlando Flight Standards District Office.

Federal Aviation Administration 8 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Designed to provide more direct and focused FAA involvement with the Flight Training Community. Accomplished in a positive, educationally oriented manner.

Federal Aviation Administration 9 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Program Goals  Improve the quality of flight training within the flight schools  Increase awareness among flight instructors of their instructional responsibilities  Reduce the number of flight training accidents and incidents

Federal Aviation Administration 10 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM System Safety Oriented FAA Focus & Involvement  Initial Flight Instructor Certification  Flight Training Accident & Incident Investigations  Bi-weekly CFI Special Emphasis Team Meetings  Pilot Examiner Oversight  Part 141 Pilot School Oversight

Federal Aviation Administration 11 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Aviation Safety Program Support  “CFI Enhanced Safety Procedures” Meetings  Flight School “Road Shows”  Flight Instructor Workshop  Production Studio Broadcasts  Web Site:

Federal Aviation Administration 12 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Program has demonstrated that a PARTNERSHIP between the FAA and the Flight Training Community can ACHIEVE REMARKABLE RESULTS

Federal Aviation Administration 13 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 ORLANDO FSDO ACCIDENT & INCIDENT SUMMARY FLIGHT TRAINING ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS % REDUCTION

Federal Aviation Administration 14 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Major areas contributing to the success of the Program Accident & Incident Analysis Evaluation of Practical Tests Collaboration with Schools and Instructors Safety Program Support Comprehensive Testing

Federal Aviation Administration 15 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM Strategic Result Thorough training and comprehensive testing will produce better qualified pilots operating within the National Airspace System, which will contribute to a reduction in the number of General Aviation fatal accidents.  Specifically supports the Administrator’s Flight Plan

Federal Aviation Administration 16 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Orlando FSDO Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program has provided reliable evidence that strategically directed and intensified FAA involvement in flight training and pilot certification activities, conducted in a collaborative partnership with industry, is an essential core element associated with aviation safety.

Federal Aviation Administration 17 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 ORLANDO FSDO FY 2006 Flight Training Accident & Incident Analysis

Federal Aviation Administration 18 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS X47 CE-172 STUDENT PILOT LANDED LONG DURING SECOND SOLO FLIGHT, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT EXITING THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND COMING TO REST IN A POND

Federal Aviation Administration 19 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS VRB PA-28 RECENTLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING CROSSWIND LANDING, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT EXITING LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY AND STRIKING AIRPORT SIGN

Federal Aviation Administration 20 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS TIX CE-152 STUDENT PILOT PORPOISED DURING FIRST SOLO LANDING, RESULTING IN PROP STRIKE AND DAMAGE TO NOSE GEAR AND FIREWALL

Federal Aviation Administration 21 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS EVB CE-172 CFI WITH STUDENT ABOARD STRUCK HANGAR WITH RIGHT WING TIP OF AIRCRAFT, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE

Federal Aviation Administration 22 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS TIX HU-269 HARD LANDING DURING 180 DEGREE TOUCHDOWN AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN ROTOR BLADE CHOPPING OFF TAIL BOOM. INITIAL CFI APPLICANT AND DPE ON BOARD

Federal Aviation Administration 23 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS DAB CE-172 STUDENT PILOT ALLOWED HARD LANDING ON NOSE GEAR, RESULTING IN PROP STRIKE AND DAMAGE TO FIREWALL

Federal Aviation Administration 24 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS TIX HU-269 DURING RUN-UP MAG CHECK, HELICOPTER LIFTED, THEN IMPACTED GROUND, CAUSING DAMAGE TO SKIDS

Federal Aviation Administration 25 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS ISM CE-172 STUDENT PILOT RETURNING FROM FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT LOST CONTROL DURING CROSSWIND LANDING, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT LANDING IN THE GRASS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING WITH A CHAIN LINK FENCE

Federal Aviation Administration 26 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS X59 HU-530 HARD LANDING AND TAIL STRIKE DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CFI ON BOARD

Federal Aviation Administration 27 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS DAB PA-34 LEFT WING AND PROP STRIKE CAUSED BY USE OF RIGHT THROTTLE ONLY DURING GO-AROUND FROM SIMULATED LEFT ENGINE INOPERATIVE APPROACH AND LANDING CFI ON BOARD

Federal Aviation Administration 28 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS DAB CE-172 STUDENT PILOT STRUCK WINGTIP OF ANOTHER AIRCRAFT IN RUN-UP AREA WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF

Federal Aviation Administration 29 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS OMN CE-150 STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING 4 TH SOLO LANDING, RESULTING IN PROP STRIKE AND DAMAGE TO NOSE GEAR AND ENGINE MOUNT

Federal Aviation Administration 30 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS FPR BE-76 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT STUDENT HAD NOT EXTENDED LANDING GEAR, RESULTING IN GEAR-UP INCIDENT.

Federal Aviation Administration 31 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS EVB CE-172RG FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS DEMONSTRATING A TOUCH AND GO AND ASKED THE STUDENT TO “CLEAN-UP” THE AIRCRAFT. STUDENT INADVERTANTLY PLACED GEAR SELECTOR IN THE UP POSITION, RESULTING IN NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE

Federal Aviation Administration 32 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS TIX HU-269 HARD LANDING DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE CFI ON BOARD

Federal Aviation Administration 33 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS X26 PA-28R CHECK INSTRUCTOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT “CFI END-OF-COURSE APPLICANT” HAD NOT EXTENDED GEAR DURING SOFT FIELD LANDING, RESULTING IN GEAR-UP INCIDENT

Federal Aviation Administration 34 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS LEE CE-172 STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL DURING LANDING AND HIT TAXIWAY SIGN, CAUSING RIGHT MAIN GEAR TO BE BROKEN AWAY FROM AIRCRAFT.

Federal Aviation Administration 35 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT ANALYSIS DAB PA-44 HARD LANDING RESULTING IN COLLAPSE OF NOSE GEAR CFI ON BOARD

Federal Aviation Administration 36 Flight Instructor Special Emphasis Program May 6, 2006 FY 2006 ACCIDENT & INCIDENT DETAILED SUMMARY OCCURRENCECFISTUDENT COLLISION ON GND 11 GO AROUND 1 AUTOROTATION 3 HARD LANDING 2 LANDING 7 GEAR-UP 3