Nathan Ballard
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How serious is an elevator trim issue?
From small general aviations airplanes up to large jets, an out of trim situation is cause for alarm. While elevator trim control is a must-have for any pilot, if airplane is out of trim, controllability can become an issue in a hurry. Let's look at out-of-trim scenarios, and what you can do to be ready to act if it happens to you.
00:00 Intro and Demo
01:56 After Maintenace
02:11 Go Around
02:56 800 Years
03:06 Auto Pilot and Electric Trim
05:17 Thanks Victor from VASaviation
05:29 Circuit Breakers
06:26 After Landing Omission
07:10 Best Glide MYTH
07:32 Prepping for a crash
My name is Nathan Ballard, I am a Certificated Flight Instructor, Master Flight Instructor and ATP. I promote safer general aviation, provide thought provoking ideas about flying, and to contribute to the aviation community for the greater good.
Let's work together! Contact me here: nate@naballard.com
While I'm a certificated flight instructor, I'm not your flight instructor.
Disclaimer:The content presented on this channel is intended solely for informational purposes to provide general knowledge and awareness. It does not constitute instruction or serve as a recommendation on how aviate. Prior to attempting any aviation endeavor, it is advised you consult with a certificated flight instructor who can provide instruction and guidance based on your circumstances. Always prioritize safety and adhere to applicable regulations.The creators of this video and the platform hosting it shall not be held liable for any actions taken based on the information presented.
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Відео

My experience with ATP-CTP airline training at Delta Air Lines.
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To be an airline transport pilot, one of the requirements that must be met is completing an ATP CTP course. The course was created as a result of the 2009, Colgan Air Flight 3407 that crashed in New York, killing 49 on board, and one on the ground. The ATP-CTP class intends to bridge the knowledge and experience gap between a commercial pilot certificate and a pilot operating in a 121 or 135 ai...
Flying to the 2024 ECLIPSE
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Witness the celestial phenomenon of the 2024 Solar Eclipse from the best seat in the sky. 🌒✈️ As pilots, our unique vantage point offers an unparalleled view of this astronomical event, but it also presents unique challenges and safety considerations. In this guide, we'll dive into the critical safety tips and best practices to ensure your flight during the solar eclipse is as awe-inspiring as ...
BIRD STRIKE Awareness and AVOIDANCE: SAFETY Guide
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Bird strikes happen almost every day. As a general aviation pilot, it may seem impossible to predict a bird strike. But, along with fantastic predictive data, there is a tool available to everyone, to help reduce the risk of bird strikes in commercial aviation, military aviation, and for those of us in general aviation, and it is called: Avian Hazard Advisory System. (AHAS). AHAS, along with re...
Fresh HAZARDOUS ATTITUDES you NEED to KNOW in 2024.
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Hazardous attitudes in aviation are a real thing. The FAA has been encouraging all pilots to recognize and deal with them for decades. They have taken the lives of far too many pilots, passengers, and people on the ground. We need to recognize some of the newer, updated hazardous attitudes and biases that are getting pilots in trouble, increasing risk, and impacting aviation safety. We will go ...
HOW to START a very COLD airplane ENGINE. (And NOT end up FRUSTRATED.)
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When it is cold outside, it can be very frustrating when trying to start a carbureted airplane engine. There are several things you can do, to increase your chances at having a smooth start of your airplane, on a cold winter day. In this aviation video, you will hear a story about a frustrating experience, that helped me learn, and now share, pro tips on cold soaked engine starts. Mentioned: ww...
Must-Know Pilot Tips for Cross Country Flights
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91.103 for preflight cross country planning? Absolutely, yes! But what else can you do to plan for your cross country flight? As a private pilot, student pilot, or commercial pilot, I cover the extra things to ensure your cross country flight will be a terrific, fun and even professional experience! Opposing Bases: www.youtube.com/@opposingbasesATT VSL Aero (Seth Lake DPE) www.youtube.com/@Seth...
DON'T MAKE these 10 FAA CHECKRIDE scheduling MISTAKES
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Getting an FAA pilot checkride scheduled can be really difficult. Pilots are faced with a DPE shortage in some areas of the country. To understand how to make the scheduling process easier, I spoke with many designated pilot examiners to learn about the things that applicants do or don't do well, when scheduling a practical exam. My name is Nathan Ballard, I am a certificated flight instructor....
HOW to PROTECT YOUR HEALTH while FLYING.
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HOW to PROTECT YOUR HEALTH while FLYING.
AVIATION headset SCAM awareness and prevention.
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AVIATION headset SCAM awareness and prevention.
Pilot Frozen on Controls (Part 2)
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Pilot Frozen on Controls (Part 2)
Surviving Pilot Emergencies: Actionable Insights.
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Surviving Pilot Emergencies: Actionable Insights.
How to SURVIVE a PILOT FROZEN on the FLIGHT CONTROLS. Learn how to RECOGNIZE and ACT.
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7 SIMPLE TIPS to LEVEL UP Your Cross Country FLIGHT PLANNING!
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7 SIMPLE TIPS to LEVEL UP Your Cross Country FLIGHT PLANNING!
HIGHLY Successful FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS do these things
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HIGHLY Successful FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS do these things
What to do after a failed checkride?
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What to do after a failed checkride?
LANDING at the world's BUSIEST AIRPORT in a CESSNA 172
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LANDING at the world's BUSIEST AIRPORT in a CESSNA 172

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  • @stevel1451
    @stevel1451 15 днів тому

    Great video thanks Nathan more trim awareness should get out there. I had a full nose down trim run away in an Eaglet. The forces on the stick was alarming and I was worried about damage or departure from the control system while I was trying to overcome the electrical malfunction, note the Eaglet has a full flying tail plane

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 14 днів тому

      I think round two of this topic is going to be exploring the force needed in different airplanes, like your eaglet experience, and then something bigger and faster than a 172. Thank you so much for sharing your story, I very much appreciate it!

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 14 днів тому

      Which eaglet was that? The Tecnam or the AE?

    • @stevel1451
      @stevel1451 14 днів тому

      It is a Tecnam, I have almost completed an Explorer taildrager kit, I am removing the installed electric trim and fitting a manual set up. Most likely a wheel like some GAs

  • @AV8OR51
    @AV8OR51 15 днів тому

    Very well done! Great points! I have to say I don’t use trim much. I know trim settings play a massive role in higher powered airplanes!

  • @ChristopherEllwood
    @ChristopherEllwood 15 днів тому

    One thing I do to protect my health before flying is wearing a good pair of nitrile gloves while checking the fuel sumps. On a 172S, there are 13 fuel sumps and you will invariably get fuel on your hands during the pre-flight, especially if it's windy. Tetraethyllead (the lead additive in 100LL) passes right through the skin on contact, so getting it on your hands is definitely something you want to avoid, but surprisingly I rarely see pilots wearing gloves when they sump fuel.

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 14 днів тому

      That is such a great tip and observation, you are so right. I really appreciate this, thank you!

  • @ChristopherEllwood
    @ChristopherEllwood 15 днів тому

    Great video! How to situate yourself to survive a GA crash is rarely discussed, so I'm really glad you covered that!

  • @RusscanFLY
    @RusscanFLY 16 днів тому

    Hey Nathan, what an awesome video! I like the way you break down all the information, and the presentation is top notch. Definitely reach back out to you, and thank you for your support. I am definitely a subscriber, and you are definitely on your way. Keep doing what you’re doing. We’ll talk more, but this video is awesome!

  • @ChrisShaferKTM
    @ChrisShaferKTM 16 днів тому

    I nerded out about this a while ago... 14 CFR 23.143 www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2012-title14-vol1/pdf/CFR-2012-title14-vol1-sec23-143.pdf The max control force for temporary applications is 60lb for a stick, 75lb for two hands on a wheel and 50lb for 1 hand on the wheel for the pitch axis.

  • @ThinkSlowFlyFast
    @ThinkSlowFlyFast 17 днів тому

    Awesome video as always!

  • @blancolirio
    @blancolirio 18 днів тому

    Thanks for posting Nathan! Imagine that in a 737 Max....Subscribed!

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 17 днів тому

      Appreciate it Juan, and more importantly THANK YOU for all you do to keep us safe out there!

  • @nealhere
    @nealhere 18 днів тому

    I just learned a bit about this. If you slow down the force is less. This will buy you time to get circuit breakers pulled or getting away from the ground

  • @CFIMunden
    @CFIMunden 18 днів тому

    Wow what a great video

  • @1dullgeek
    @1dullgeek 18 днів тому

    During my autopilot check in preflight, I always find and pull the breaker just to remind myself which one it is. It never occurred to me to turn off master if I needed to. Thanks, Nate!

  • @hillcrestannie
    @hillcrestannie 18 днів тому

    On a crosswind landing I had to do a go around and when I went full power the nose went straight up. Caught it in time and got the nose pushed over. It’s a very real threat so now I don’t trim as aggressively on landing. I do a lot of go arounds. White tail deer will keep you on your toes ! Great Video Nathen

  • @paratyshow
    @paratyshow 18 днів тому

    👍✅ Just stick your hand out the window of a car at just 60 and you should understand a little about the force your trim tabs have👏 Great video and lesson Nathan!

  • @thetaro1077
    @thetaro1077 18 днів тому

    This is great info

  • @bensinger297
    @bensinger297 18 днів тому

    Definitely worth the wait! Thank you for this!

  • @AeroSafe
    @AeroSafe Місяць тому

    Great job, NB! This was a super informative video, and a really nice recap of your experience. It is no surprise that Delta held a first class ATP-CTP course.

  • @petertarantelli
    @petertarantelli Місяць тому

    Great summary Nathan! The very best to you on this journey.

  • @scoutpltnldr
    @scoutpltnldr Місяць тому

    Great video. Can you add what the daily schedule was for you during this course? When did the day start and end? How much time did you spend studying after each day was over?

  • @flysport_tedder
    @flysport_tedder 2 місяці тому

    great debrief! I wanna be NateB when I grow up. 16:00 what's the windshear escape maneuver?

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 2 місяці тому

      Thx! ....Smashing the power to the stops, and basically doing what the FD says.. so not stalling, maintaining sufficient airspeed, and then get away from the ground as soon as practicable.

  • @ThinkSlowFlyFast
    @ThinkSlowFlyFast 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video! Super informative

  • @lundweightloss
    @lundweightloss 2 місяці тому

    How much for this course?

  • @BD-ko1wi
    @BD-ko1wi 2 місяці тому

    What a great video, than you so much.

  • @rexmyers991
    @rexmyers991 2 місяці тому

    Clear and concise - covered ALL the requirements. I retired as a B767 Captain 24 years ago. There was no requirement for this course prior to taking the ATP written then. Everything you covered I learned AFTER I got my ATP. I think this prerequisite requirement is great.

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 2 місяці тому

    How many hrs TT u have ? whats yur bio backgrd ? where r u ? ap ? do u have vid on You ?

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 2 місяці тому

    NB didya see any Aurora n lites ? anybody ? would be great go up at nite try get chance see them over past wkend.. unfirtunately never saw any..suckks

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 2 місяці тому

    GA q... why does ATC insist making ga ac do 360° circles in pattern trying to land bc of busy traffic w mixed in corp jets .. ofcourse favoring the richazzzjets get all priority to land first. this is Class D .. Does FAA ATC towers do this everywhere now ? or just my area Boston? ithink ctrlrs just be bad and lazy cant separate traffic very good plain lazy and incompetent. Doing 360° turns circles at 1000'agl is very risky dangerous bad bad.. too much going on.. lot of student pilots or ga practicing touchandgos going on. Most stupid unsafe thing ATC could do doing this now alot I hear it 5-10x perday.. some same ac they tell do it 2x in row b4 can land. outofcobtrol .Accident deadly fatal A waiting to happen ATC could easily say extend dw or do S turns or tell jets slow up.. or tell ga ac stay outside classD area will call you and ga can circle at safe 2000'+ away in unbusy sky.. not inside the pattern. ! omg smfh You ever see run onto this any airports ?

  • @paulramsingh9288
    @paulramsingh9288 2 місяці тому

    Very informative! Thanks for sharing your experience. Subscribed!

  • @KGSpradleyAuthor
    @KGSpradleyAuthor 2 місяці тому

    I was very glad to get mine there earlier this year. Very convenient and you get some inside info. I’m at 7GA7 if you are ever out and about.

  • @gerardmoran9560
    @gerardmoran9560 2 місяці тому

    Great video Nathan! Glad you enjoyed the program. Recently retired Delta captain here. The training department is top notch!

  • @razorseal
    @razorseal 2 місяці тому

    Delta has a ATP-CTP course for non employees????!!!

  • @trent_dyrsmid
    @trent_dyrsmid 2 місяці тому

    Great job on the video! Super interesting to me to hear what was involved.

  • @brianb5594
    @brianb5594 2 місяці тому

    Bravo Nathan! What great insight to the ATP-CTP course. I am ready to sign up tomorrow! So cool!

  • @claytonstarwalt9914
    @claytonstarwalt9914 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @VictoryAviation
    @VictoryAviation 2 місяці тому

    This is the first time I’ve seen a recap of any ATP/CTP course with this much detail. I really appreciate it since I’ll be attending one soon.

    • @andrewbarnett3900
      @andrewbarnett3900 2 місяці тому

      Yes! excellent overview of the course and experience.

  • @Kaipeternicolas
    @Kaipeternicolas 2 місяці тому

    I went there in February. Great class!

  • @coreyjordan2745
    @coreyjordan2745 2 місяці тому

    Thanks bro. That was awesome. Very educational and informative. Highly educational

  • @coreyjordan2745
    @coreyjordan2745 2 місяці тому

    wow, very humbly.

  • @RJ-ix3hb
    @RJ-ix3hb 2 місяці тому

    How did you prepare for the course?

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 2 місяці тому

      I tried doing some research on YT, but there wasn't a lot out there. The folks at Delta/DPS were great in just making sure you know what to expect. As far as other prep, being instrument proficient will help during the sim sessions.

  • @jacobsommer4556
    @jacobsommer4556 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @flightTime123
    @flightTime123 2 місяці тому

    How’d you manage to land in that class? I thought Delta’s CTP course was only for their military hires without an ATP?

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 2 місяці тому

      It is open to everyone, as far as I know. I didn’t see or encounter any restrictions. I just went on the website and registered.

    • @flightTime123
      @flightTime123 2 місяці тому

      @@NathanBallardSaferFlying good to know!

  • @martinpauly
    @martinpauly 2 місяці тому

    Nice summary - that would be a fun class to attend! - Martin

  • @tonybeam
    @tonybeam 2 місяці тому

    Excellent vidéo. Thanks.

  • @jcheck6
    @jcheck6 2 місяці тому

    Not sure how your channel came up but great job in describing your experience at Delta. Was unclear why you were going through this course or that even Delta offered it but good narrative. I subscribed....retired airline.

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching, and you will probably appreciate this... The instructors in the class were all retired pilots, and the stories they told were invaluable. I am sure you have many to tell as well! Thanks for subscribing as well.

  • @BrianSiskind
    @BrianSiskind 2 місяці тому

    This is great man as always - you could do an explainer series on anything and I would watch and inevitably learn something.

  • @thebadgerpilot
    @thebadgerpilot 2 місяці тому

    So... are you thinking of going to the airlines? Or did you take this for your own knowledge and to help prepare your students?

  • @knewlin1
    @knewlin1 2 місяці тому

    How did you skip the regionals and get the ATP with Delta?

    • @naciolevey4702
      @naciolevey4702 2 місяці тому

      He said in the description that he doesn’t work for Delta…

    • @brandonadams7837
      @brandonadams7837 2 місяці тому

      Anyone with $5k is eligible 😊

  • @cherylolwell953
    @cherylolwell953 2 місяці тому

    What an experience! Thanks for sharing….can’t wait to hear about what’s next for you!

  • @AlphaKilo.Warrior
    @AlphaKilo.Warrior 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this Nathan, I will add your video to my Hartford, CT playlist this is very helpful.

  • @TakingOff
    @TakingOff 2 місяці тому

    Great video. I’ve been wondering what all goes into ATP.

  • @cheapskateaviation
    @cheapskateaviation 2 місяці тому

    I had no idea that the autopilot would handle rapid decompression. Pretty cool.

    • @NathanBallardSaferFlying
      @NathanBallardSaferFlying 2 місяці тому

      The automation is so crazy amazing, I had no idea is was THAT good! Thanks for watching!