This special series is by noted author Anthony Nalli.

Close Calls is a column detailing the “close call” experiences of fellow pilots. Determining a close call can be quite subjective but for our purposes here a close call will be any situation where a pilot suddenly finds themselves in a potentially dangerous situation quite unexpectedly. Personally, I describe a close call as “closer than I’d prefer.” I invite you to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to anonymously share your stories. The experience shared and lessons learned will be of benefit to all readers. Confidentiality will be assured and I will not use your name or aircraft identity without your permission. If you submission is used in Close Calls you'll receive an official cap of the new TV series The Aviators. 

Anthony Nalli is the Executive Producer of the new television series The Aviators (www.TheAviators.TV). Anthony can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Aviators can be seen on PBS in the United States, Global and CHEK in Canada, and Discovery in Asia.

As an interesting footnote, Wings Over Canada, Canada’s longest running aviation TV series, has recognized Close Calls columnist Anthony Nalli as “The most dedicated Canadian pilot: Anthony Nalli for his work on promoting flight safety with Portable Collision Avoidance Systems [supported by his wife Lisa].” He’d like to thank John Lovelace and his Wings Over Canada crew for their support and recognition of his efforts.