AOPA Never Again

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AOPA presents the "Never Again" series in AOPA Pilot magazine and online to allow pilots to learn from the experiences of others.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Just Say No (Go) (February 2026)

    Dark clouds. A loaded helicopter. And a captain determined to go—no matter the cost. In this episode of “Never Again”, a hop across New York City turns into a white-knuckle fight against weather, pressure, and cockpit authority. As thunderstorms close in and visibility drops below legal minimums, a copilot is forced to choose between speaking up—or staying silent.

    9 min

  2. 1 JAN

    Owning Up to Inadvertent IMC Entry (January 2026)

    In this episode of “Never Again,” a sunny VFR flight in a Cessna 172 slowly unravels as weather closes in over Montana’s empty quarter. With clouds above and below, no radio contact, and rising terrain ahead, a private pilot finds himself unintentionally in IMC and out of options.

    7 min

  3. 01/12/2025

    Running Out of Options (December 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again,” a young instrument-rated pilot sets out for a cozy Thanksgiving with family only to find himself racing a fast-moving winter system across the Midwest. But when one airport after another unexpectedly closes in blowing snow, his carefully crafted plans evaporate. With fuel dwindling, visibility collapsing, and the squall line tightening around him, he’s forced to improvise a plan B… then C… then D… until he’s running out of sky, daylight, and options.

    13 min

  4. 01/11/2025

    No Such Thing As A Little Ice (November 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again”, a regional airline captain takes off from Cordova, Alaska, expecting just another routine hop in his Beechcraft 1900. But as the aircraft climbs into the clouds, ice begins to build—and keeps building. With performance fading, visibility gone, and mountains rising below, the crew fights to keep the airplane flying long enough to break through the top of the storm.

    11 min

  5. 01/10/2025

    Rushing To Get Airborne (October 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again,” a Cessna test pilot jumps at the chance to fly the very first production model of a brand-new twin. But in his rush to get airborne, he skips the weather briefing—and soon finds himself facing both a fast-moving line of thunderstorms and a landing gear that refuses to extend.

    8 min

  6. 01/09/2025

    Letting Go to Live (September 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again,” a student glider pilot faces her first solo in the unpredictable winds of Colorado’s Front Range. What began as a calm winter morning quickly spiraled into a test of skill, instinct, and resilience.

    11 min

  7. 01/08/2025

    Respect Every Flight (August 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again”, a pilot recounts a humbling experience that highlights the dangers of complacency in aviation — even on a short, familiar flight.

    9 min

  8. 01/07/2025

    The Reset Button (July 2025)

    In this episode of “Never Again”, a distraction and get-there-itis combine to create a near-miss for a Skyhawk pilot under pressure.

    8 min
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AOPA presents the "Never Again" series in AOPA Pilot magazine and online to allow pilots to learn from the experiences of others.

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  • Creator
    AOPA
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 992305
  • Show Website
    AOPA Never Again

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