Hanging Out Over Groton — IFR Mastery Scenario

Hanging Out Over Groton

#72 | JUNE 2018

It's a dark and chilly autumn night with your family in the back as you approach the seaside airport your plane calls home. You're faced with a dilemma: Accept a few minutes flying low and over the water on approach, or divert only for fear of something so unlikely, it's hardly ever considered.

Bob Martens

Bob Martens is a nationally known speaker, consultant and aviation safety expert. He retired from the FAA after spending 17 years as a Safety Program Manager. In this role, he delivered hundreds of live seminars devoted to General Aviation safety. Bob retired from the USAF (rank of Colonel) in 2000 after 30 years of active and reserve duty. He was an Aircraft Commander in a C-5A and also served as Flying Safety Officer and Chief of Safety with the 439th AirWing. Bob has logged thousands of flight hours in both military and GA aircraft.