Episode 75: Landing Gear Failure

While shooting an IFR practice approach in his Twin Comanche, retired Air Canada pilot Marc Arsenault loses electrical power to his landing gear system. After realizing that a manual gear extension will not work, Marc must resort to creative thinking – and the help of a Swiss Army knife – to get the gear down.

Episode 75 of the "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast podcast, hosted by AOPA Air Safety Institute, titled "Episode 75: Landing Gear Failure" was published on September 17, 2024 and runs 47 minutes.

September 17, 2024 ·47m · "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast

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Summary

While shooting an IFR practice approach in his Twin Comanche, retired Air Canada pilot Marc Arsenault loses electrical power to his landing gear system. After realizing that a manual gear extension will not work, Marc must resort to creative thinking – and the help of a Swiss Army knife – to get the gear down.

Episode Description

While shooting an IFR practice approach in his Twin Comanche, retired Air Canada pilot Marc Arsenault loses electrical power to his landing gear system. After realizing that a manual gear extension will not work, Marc must resort to creative thinking – and the help of a Swiss Army knife – to get the gear down.

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