SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
OSHA is Coming to General Aviation
General aviation operators have always been subject to OSHA regulations, but have historically been under the radar of regulators, who have bigger fish to fry. Also, in some respects it…
The Security Management System is Coming!
Building in structure and standardization within a dynamic landscape Aviation security has evolved into a well-coordinated, forward-looking program, capable of assessing persistent as well as evolving threats. With Sept. 11,…
Emergency Response and Fast-Moving Media
“Reporters thrive on the world’s misfortune. For this reason they often take an indecent pleasure in events that may dismay the rest of humanity.” —Russell Baker As fast as air…
BOOK REVIEW – Automation Airmanship: Nine Principles for Operating Glass Cockpit Aircraft
By Christopher J. Lutat and S. Ryan Swah McGraw Hill Education; 253 pages; ISBN 978-0-07-181586-4 Appropriate for: Directors of Flight Operations, Senior Pilots, Check Airmen, Line Pilots, Private pilots…
Could Technology Be a Hindrance to Your Operation?
When Jim Lara had a new up-to-date avionics suite installed in his Baron last December, he faced a task even more daunting than selecting, installing and paying for the glass…
Take the Fight to the Enemy: Combating Human Error is Still Our Top Challenge
A few years back, after the publication of Blue Threat: Why to Err is Inhuman, I was interviewed on the topic of human error. With the rash of human error…
Can an Effective SMS Enhance Employee Job Satisfaction?
The Safety Management System (SMS) initiative has been widely accepted for the last decade, and continues to grow within the aviation community. Operators have experienced benefits such as an improvement…
Medical Advisory: Travel Safe, Travel Smart
It turns out that your mother was right. The things she always told you—wash your hands, be prepared, get plenty of rest, don’t drink too much, talk to someone if…
From Where I Sit: Unexpected Bed Fellows
Periodically, we receive notes and letters from industry safety experts. This one challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and face some interesting concepts of safety partnership. Care…
