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Upset Recovery Training Crucial to Addressing Loss of Control
Air Asia 8501 looks to be another data point painting the ugly picture of the Loss of Control problem in the commercial jet aviation industry. The final report is not…
Dutch Roll – Friend or Foe?
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines the Dutch roll as “a combination of directional and lateral oscillation of an airplane.” This would indicate that the Dutch roll is a very undesirable characteristic. After…
Just Another Look… The Argument for Independent Assessments and Audits
Validating your organization’s efforts to assure safety and operational integrity. The identification and management of hazards affecting the integrity of your operation is a fundamental objective of flight departments or…
OSHA Update at a Glance: Workplace Safety & Cabin Crew
Enhancing Safety & Well-Being Through Training & Prevention In 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Policy Statement to enhance occupational safety and health in the aircraft cabin by…
Beyond Notification and Family Assistance
Organizations that make it a top priority to take care of people after an accident are to be commended for their commitment to humanitarian response. But there should also be…
Why We are Losing the Safety Battle
As I reviewed the past couple of years worth of depressing safety statistics, it became clear to me that if we want to improve we need to do something different….
Automation and Upset Recovery
With ongoing advances in aircraft automation, current and future pilots are becoming well versed in all aspects of technology on board modern aircraft. However, they may be lacking in certain…
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…
The True Meaning of Proficiency
I had been on an extended break from the Navy reserves to train with a new airline. When I got back to Navy flying, I flew two long, round-trip C-130T…
