Angle of attack

[WLIU]

I will suggest that the crash was tragic but thinking that an additional gizmo in the cockpit would have prevented the accident does not address the root cause. The crash sounds like the pilot was not paying attention to either the airspeed indicator or the aerodynamic clues that the airframe was providing. Given that, the addition of an AOA display would not have prevented the accident. The pilot has to actively pay attention to the aircraft.

There was a study just published that says that the switch over to glass cockpits has had no positive affect on the accident rate. Very interesting data.

Technology will not save you from yourself if you are not already making full use of your equipment.

If the computer between the pilot's ears is in pause mode, technology won't make a difference.

Fly safe,

Wes
N78PS

[Sam Buchanan]

If the computer between the pilot's ears is in pause mode, technology won't make a difference.

Fly safe,

Wes
N78PS

I don't think anyone in this thread has posted in opposition to that point regardless of how much we encourage the use of AOA.

And I also don't see how that has anything to do with evaluating the value of using AOA.....we're not discussing brain-dead pilots, but rather individuals who wish to enhance safety with the technology currently available.

AOA works. That is beyond debate. Each pilot decides whether or not they wish to use it.

Sorta like whether or not you chose to navigate with four-range, NDBs, VORs, or WAAS GPS.........

[Markmn]

The way my AOA works it tells you audibly in your headset when you are about to stall in a very attention getting way. ANGLE! ANGLE! PUSH! ANGLE! ANGLE! PUSH!
You do not need to be watching the lights on the panel. I believe the chances are very high it would have saved his life.

I am not saying everyone has to have one of these. I am not selling anything. I am just saying that this product is a game changer in stall avoidance.
Very few of us are going to stall it in but yet we know highly respected and experienced pilots have.


Mark

[steveinindy]

The way my AOA works it tells you audibly in your headset when you are about to stall in a very attention getting way. ANGLE! ANGLE! PUSH! ANGLE! ANGLE! PUSH!

Which model is this?

[Anymouse]

Which model is this?

Although I don't have the voice hooked up in my plane, I believe the Advanced AOA will do this.

[Markmn]

Yes it is advanced flight.

Mark

[Sam Buchanan]

Dynon also provides an auditory alarm with their system. I think the Skyview system actually talks, my D10-A only sends out a tone via the headsets but it definitely gets your attention without having to watch any indicators. I have it plumbed into the LRI probe so the all-mechanical analog indicator is always alive in addition to the Dynon indicator.