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Steve Ayres

Accident Analysis

With Steve Ayres
Accident Analysis

What lies beneath!

Buying an aeroplane can be somewhat fraught and as Steve Ayres reminds us, ‘getting it right’ can challenge the best of us. These accidents remind us of the merits of leaving no stone unturned during the quest…

March 2022
Accident Analysis

Normally, everything’s fine!

We are always checking, aren’t we? And when something eludes our scan, our experience always provides the wherewithal to get things back on track, doesn’t it? As Steve Ayres reports, these accidents suggest that is not always the case!

February 2022
Accident Analysis

A notice to airmen!

Wading through Notam’s can be a pain, but as FLYER’s Safety Editor Steve Ayres suggests, there are some very good reasons why doing so might just be worth your while!

January 2022
Accident Analysis

Pilots behaving badly

Some people have difficulty accepting advice, even when it comes from very experienced and respected individuals. As Steve Ayres suggests, when that advice is about flying, novice pilots ignore it at their peril…

December 2021
Accident Analysis

Make it Gruyere – not Emmental…

Accidents usually occur when a number of factors align - like the holes in the Swiss cheese. Steve Ayres thinks eliminating the holes before getting airborne has to be the best approach…

November 2021
Accident Analysis

Pitot-static problems…

We tend to forget how much of what we do in the cockpit is derived from an accurate airspeed. So if that is lacking for whatever reason, then as Steve Ayres discovers, life can get very confusing.

October 2021
Accident Analysis

Accident Analysis

We tend to forget how much of what we do in the cockpit is derived from an accurate airspeed. So if that is lacking for whatever reason… life can get very confusing

October 2021
Accident Analysis

Running out of charge… the latest accident analysis

Our aircraft electrical systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and with it more complex. Understanding how it all works is beyond most of us so Steve Ayres suggests knowing what to do when something fails has never been more important…

September 2021
Accident Analysis

Running out of charge…

Our aircraft electrical systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and with it more complex. Understanding how it all works is beyond most of us, knowing what to do when something fails has never been more important…

September 2021

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