Whether we like it or not, planes crash.  People miss details, parts fail, something happens that sets off a sequence of events that end with a crash.  The sooner we accept the risks, the better off we are.  Don't read too much into this; I'm not saying that planes are totally dangerous, I'm only saying... Read more »

Unfortunately the birds (big vultures I might add) were now quite agitated. The end result being that just as we were reaching the edge of the pavement, the birds began flying right were we wanted to go. I reacted quickly and I think I surprised Josh when I went full throttle, called a go around and added full power. It was a good go around. Once we were back around they gave us the left side for our full stop landing, which was safe and uneventful.... Read more »