# 126. Slipping on the Slope of Safety

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Podcast: [I Learned About Flying From That](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-learned-about-flying-from-that-1370892)
Published: 2026-04-08T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of I Learned About Flying From That, host Carl Valeri sits down with veteran pilot Richard Sheffield to recount a harrowing incident from his early flying days in Texas. What started as a routine solo flight in an Aeronca Champ turned into a desperate struggle for control on a gravel ramp. Richard shares the terrifying moment his engine surged during a solo hand-prop start, sending the aircraft into a clockwise pivot toward a parked Beechcraft Bonanza. Whether you're a taildragger enthusiast or a student pilot, Richard’s story is a powerful reminder that safety often comes down to the simplest tools and the humblest preparations.

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