SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Researchers Identify 2 New Chronotypes
Are you a night owl or an early bird? If this question has you struggling to answer for certain, rest assured: you probably belong to one of two new groups…
Process in the Post-IS-BAO World
Recently, I asked a successful aviation director what the most significant driver of operational performance is in his flight department. He said that the most significant advances in performance were…
Raising Awareness to Assure System Safety
Marshalling Signals and the Need to Look Beyond the Aircraft As the next installment in the series on Assuring System Safety, we will examine the age-old topic of aircraft marshalling….
Which Way Are The (Cultural) Winds Blowing?
It has been disturbing to read about the rash of general and business aviation accidents in recent months. I try to follow up on all of them by reading online…
Decompression Illness Following Explosive Cabin Depressurization
Decompression illness (DCI) is not just a scuba diving phenomenon. It can also be seen in aviation following a high‐altitude cabin depressurization. DCI occurs when there is a sudden lowering…
Building Safety Management Capacity in Aviation Organizations
Over the last decade, aviation organizations have been preoccupied with implementing safety management systems (SMS), aviation safety action programs (ASAP), flight data monitoring programs (FDM), and other safety initiatives. Many…
Cyber Security Tips and Recommendations for International Travelers
When traveling internationally, you should be proactive and take preventive measures to protect your mobile devices and personal data. The SD Cyber Security team has put together the following guidelines…
Most Valued Insurance Policy Ever!
The discussion of pilots’ over reliance on automation is in the forefront of most aviation accident investigations. With more than 19,000 hours as a pilot and over 11,000 as a…
8 Tips from a Manned and Unmanned Pilot for Safely Flying a Drone in Extreme Weather Conditions
As the drone industry and FAA drone regulations expand, more and more industries are finding use cases to launch drones for daily operations. Some of these missions, of course, take…
