One of the best things about simulator training is that we can make all kinds of things happen that we can't even get close to simulating in the real airplane. If you've been following our video series then you've already seen a few of those situations.
In this video, we're going to demonstrate another scenario that most pilots have never experienced this fully: a cabin fire. This is an especially dangerous situation because there's smoke obscuring your vision, fumes obscuring your lungs, and a huge distraction away from flying the aircraft. It's really important that pilots understand the distinction between engine fires and cabin fires (sometimes also called electrical fires) too. It's very common for me to give somebody a cabin fire and the first thing they do is kill the engine. It's a knee-jerk reaction, but if you do it, it'll cost you.
In this video, I'm flying the airplane and Chase Friesen hits me with the fire about 2 minutes after I've departed the airport. He was pretty judicious in his use of the smoke so you'll hear me coughing a few times. The cameras doesn't capture all the smoke due to resolution issues but you'll definitely see traces of it. Suffice to say that it's fairly thick if we want it to be (and Chase wanted it to be... he must have thought I wasn't paying attention).
If you have seen our other videos, you'll remember that we're now offering a program that will allow pilots unlimited access to an instructor and our simulator for a really low price. You can find out more about the program by clicking here.
The short form is that for the price of 3,295 you get all the simulator training and instruction that you want for a year. This is equal to about two and a half days of training so if you could find an excuse to do even that much, you'd be ahead. Spouses are allowed to attend training and take part in a pinch-hitter style course at no cost. We're also working with Starr Aviation Underwriters to offer a 10% discount off your insurance premiums.
Give us a call at (866) 557-1501 or an email at info@theflightacademy.com if you'd like to talk about this program. Don't forget to view our options for people from out of town and some examples of the training you can receive found under the tab along the top titled Unlimited Simulator.
Safe flying!
John Fiscus
Chief Pilot, The Flight Academy
www.theflightacademy.com 
Posted
5 Feb 2010 12:27
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John Fiscus