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In this article Mike talks about reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and how maintenance programs were developed for high levels of safety and performance. He points out that RCM is performed in all segments of aviation except the lower end community of General Aviation (think Cessna, Pipers, etc) versus the corporate business sector of GA.
The content discusses the critical decision pilots face during engine failure on takeoff, emphasizing that attempting to return to the airport often leads to fatal stalls or spins. It advocates for mental preparation through pre-takeoff briefings, assessing landing options, and knowing safe altitudes, ultimately discouraging dangerous turns back to the airport.
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