FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION • FLIGHT SAFETY DIGEST • AUGUST–NOVEMBER 2000 31 • Expected arrival route (standard terminal arrival [STAR] or radar vectors); • Altimeter setting (QNH [altimeter setting t
(Flight Safety Foundation, 2014). Commanders discretion 2 h for flight crew not augmented3 h for augmented crew.(OPS 1.1120) Limits remain the same. A non-punitive process must be used for the use of discursion.All crew members must be consulted on the alertness levels before agreeing to ...
More recently the FAA and the Flight Safety Foundation have supported a "shift in FOD investigations to examine the relevant facts related to the event and the background causes or latent failures" (Feeler, 2002). Yes, technicians do make mistakes, but in most all cases there are ...
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Flight anxiety is quite common, and isn't something to be ashamed of. We asked experts for their tips on staying cool, calm, and collected in the sky.
The booming air transportation industry inevitably burdens air traffic controllers’ workload, causing unexpected human factor-related incidents. Current air traffic control systems fail to consider spoken instructions for traffic prediction, bringing si
The Army saw 15 flight and two ground Class A incidents in fiscal year 2024, according to safety data obtained by The Associated Press through the Freedom of Information Act and a January 2025 Army aviation safety report. Class A incidents are any aviation accident that results in the destructi...
The paper provides guidance for improvements in flight crew training.Ratan KhatwaFlight Safety Foundation annual International Air Safety Seminar
In-flight emergencies can range from medical incidents and equipment malfunctions to extreme weather conditions. Pilots must remain calm under pressure, follow emergency procedures, and make critical decisions in a timely manner to ensure the safety of all on board. Emergency landings are another ...
Aircraft, and the aviation ecosystem in which they operate, are shaped by complex trades among technical requirements, economics and environmental concerns, all built on a foundation of safety. This Perspective explores the requirements of battery-powere