Apr 07 2025 73 mins 20
In this episode, Seth dives into three critical areas for every pilot: what to do after an accident, how modern digital avionics like MEMS sensors work, and a practical breakdown of maintenance responsibilities and required equipment. You'll get clear, no-nonsense guidance on pilot responsibilities at the scene of an accident, how to interpret complex avionics systems, and how to stay legal when things go wrong in the airplane. Pulled straight from Discord and real-world checkride experiences, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters:
03:11 - Defining an accident
10:12 - Initial steps after an accident
18:51 - Digital avionics
22:57 - MEMS Video
28:23 - TMR Video
32:54 - Maintenance and required equipment
39:14 - AC 91-67A
40:23 - Maintenance Manual Intro
42:45 - Flying with a cracked windshield?
46:28 - Maintenance acceptable methods of repair
48:20 - Q&A
49:59 - MEMS failure modes
53:11 - TAA or Complex time without doing the landing
55:21 - Switch to ground without being told by tower?
1:00:20 - Chris the controller, answers a question
1:01:46 - Practice approach and missed approach
1:10:41 - Written test question
Links:
NTSB 830: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/part-830
NTSB Form 6120: https://www.ntsb.gov/Documents/6120_1_Form.pdf
Inside a MEMS: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/29ifw1AVgcI
TMR Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PMbN0PVyy0
How MEMS work: https://jewellinstruments.com/support/how-does-a-mems-sensor-work/
AC 91-67A: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-67A.pdf
Cessna 172 Maintenance Manual Page 18-4: http://www.aeroelectric.com/Reference_Docs/Cessna/cessna-maintenance-manuals/Cessna%20172%20&%20Skyhawk%20Series%20Service%20Manual%20(1969%20-%201976).pdf
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/FAA-H-8083-31B_Aviation_Maintenance_Technician_Handbook.pdf
