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On this episode of THE SCHIFF SHOW, Brian welcomes Jeff Simon from SocialFlight for an engaging discussion about a real-world accident where a mechanic’s mistake created a hidden hazard that the pilot failed to detect during pre-flight inspection, followed by a failure to follow emergency procedures, and how that combination led to tragic results.

Training goals:

• Identify common types of maintenance errors that can lead to hidden in-flight hazards, using real accident case studies as examples.
• Strengthen pre-flight inspection skills to better detect subtle signs of mechanical mistakes or overlooked maintenance issues before flight.
• Understand the importance of effective pilot-mechanic communication and specific questions pilots should ask after maintenance is performed.
• Apply best practices for verifying airworthiness and implementing safety habits (SOPs) that prevent maintenance-related accidents.
• The importance of following established procedures to serve as a safety barrier.

CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF Presenter and Instructor

Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.

He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.

He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.

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JEFF SIMON - Guest Presenter

Jeff Simon is an A&P mechanic, IA, pilot, and aircraft owner. He has spent the last 23 years promoting owner-assisted aircraft maintenance and created the first inspection tool for geared alternator couplings available at ApproachAviation.com. Jeff is also the creator of SocialFlight, the free mobile app and website that maps more than 20,000 aviation events, hundred-dollar hamburger destinations, and offers educational aviation videos. Free apps are available for iOS and Android devices, and users can also visit www.SocialFlight.com.

SPONSORED by AVEMCO

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ABOUT THE SCHIFF SHOW

The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit.  Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be one hour long and focus on a particular causal accident factor and will include the following segments:

• Accident Review
• Regulatory Review
• Training Topic
• Technology Tips and Tricks
• Knowledge and Trivia Questions