Dr. Chien answers a question from a pilot with a Corneal Hole.

• Corneal hole
• Corneal infections
• Eye surgery
• Corneal transplants
• Medical Certification with monocular vision

00:04:18 - 3.1MB

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CFIcast #2 - Cirrus Access, Type A students, Not getting the NOTAMS

Enjoy listening and learning as you eavesdrop on the Hangar Flying conversation with Certified Flight Instructors!

• The CFIs comment on the Cirrus Access program as described by Cirrus CEO Alan Klapmeier on Pilotcast #51
• What technique will work when teaching "Type A" students?
• When the flight service station doesn't give you the NOTAMs you need. Types of NOTAMs and how to ask for them.
• How to instruct and practice emergencies.
• The ICAO prohibits CFIs from simulating engine failures.
• Simulators are preferred.
• Can't pull the mixture.
• "Practicing bleeding."
• Doing realistic simulation of failures.

The CFIcast #2 CFI panel:

• Your host: Rick Durden, CFI, Aviation lawyer and author of "The Pilot's Lounge" column on AvWeb.com and articles for AOPA Pilot and Aviation Safety, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Ron Levy, CFI, a P.I.C. 10 day course instructor from Maryland
• Dr. Bruce Chien, M.D., CFI, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner from Peoria, Illinois from the The AMEcast Aviation Medicine podcast.
• Jason Miller, CFI, from Oakland, California from The Finer Points aviation podcast.
• Tony Condon, CFI, student and glider pilot from Ames, Iowa

Theme Song: "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward

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Alan Klapmeier, CEO and Co-Founder of Cirrus Design joins the hangar flying with Pilot Dan, Pilot Kent and Pilot Mike.

Cirrus' plans to respond to accidents and improve safety for Cirrus Owner/Pilots.

Alan Klapmeier's letter to Cirrus Owners (PDF) urging a focus on safety.

• COPA - The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
• The Jet
• The Cirrus Access Program
• A new career path for instructors
• Avoiding traffic and airspace.
• Getting the word out that General Aviation is the not the problem of the airlines.
• Disengenuous arguments

01:11:50 - 33.1MB Recorded 2006.12.05

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