Convergent Performance - SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Tigers and Ducks
A U.S. Navy pilot once wrote, “In aviation you very rarely get your head bitten off by a tiger – you usually get nibbled to death by ducks.” What he…
The Wake Up Call
Every once in a while, you get a jolt of reality that puts your preparation status, or lack thereof, in a new light…
Convergent Debrief Card
What is the Two Minute Debrief and why should I care? The two minute debrief was developed by Convergent Performance for the airline industry to restore the value and culture…
Professionalism Pledge
Convergent Performance, a veteran owned small business located in Colorado Springs, has made a bold proclamation in support of aviation safety by publicly stating they will lead a global effort…
Professionalism 101: Why We Must Re-Address Professional Ethics
Professional ethics is a deceptively complex issue. It is personal, volatile and potentially a legal powder keg. It makes people nervous. This is true largely because any discussion of ethics involves questioning…
Aren’t We All Professionals? The cult of self-esteem is getting people killed.
Recently, a pilot buddy in a position of authority shared a story of what occurred when he tried to provide constructive feedback to an airline captain following a rough flight….
Tremors
A mass casualty aviation mishap caused by a lack of professionalism has yet to strike; but it’s clear that tremors of unprofessionalism rumble just beneath the surface. From the flight…
Maximize Your Training Opportunities Spending the time to coordinate and customize
Cost control is a focus for many of us in the current economic environment. Initiatives to reduce fuel costs, delay capital investments and find more efficient ways to train are…
Eat this Fly Better
No one would argue against the statement that insufficient sleep impairs a pilot’s ability to focus and react to stressful situations. So if poor dietary choices cause many of the…
