This is a wide topic that may play out in many different ways for those of us in general aviation. Unfortunately we are usually the scape goat in a lot of circumstances and many times the “A-Type” in us will not allow us to ask for help to avoid disasters.

What AOPA and many others in aviation teaching and safety have been preaching for years is now coming into the mainstream. CBS did an articles this week going over the “close calls” and how they happen, how to avoid them and so on. Read the Story

The best advice is stop behind the hold line when approaching the runway, study airport layout, and ask the controller to repeat the instructions or step by step where to turn and know your signs.

If you are renting or flying to an unfamailiar airport ask a friend or fellow pilot who knows the airport to go with you. Hey pilots like to fly and another set of eyes and ears can be great!

Here is a good story from AOPA if you are a member Click Here. Here is a pdf also on AOPA’s site of markings Click Here.

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