Jim Roberts, AAE, ACE’s Post

This brings new appreciation of the #pilot's role in improving #aviationsafety as The Wall Street Journal cites the sea change established after four crashes in 1994 as #pilots self reported errors. That was a huge ask by Federal Aviation Administration but yielded untold benefits. But, as I've reported in the past, pilots were not alone in their contributions to #aviationsafety. The entire industry -- OEMs, training pros, crews, #airlines, #businessaviation partnered to give us the record we have today. In its rhetoric Air Line Pilots Association suggests it is solely responsible for our record and I've often called that an insult to all the others who have contributed so much. I covered it so I know we must congratulate everyone who works on giving us what we have today. BUT, there is a huge loophole in this effort. How many pilots have voiced concerns about aviation safety practices at airlines only to have the #airline retaliate against them? I know of too many. So, while we have come far and accompished much. We have a long way to go as airlines hide their own failures. Karlene Petitt PhD, MBA, MHS Randolph Babbitt https://bit.ly/3S1Sepg

Interesting bit, the concepts and realities in this post crossover from aviation and history into so many circumstance that can appear on a job site, the story is well worth the read.

#innovative strategy for improving #airlines safety. It depended on pilots, flight attendants and dispatchers voluntarily reporting safety issues and admitting their errors. But first, it demanded the entire industry agree to a profound shift in risk tolerance. The system was designed to prevent those accidents from ever happening. https://lnkd.in/ggeH9ND4

#Aviation Safety January 21, 2024 BPIAA Countrpoint | What A Sad Commentary on Aviation Safety in the United States From the SNL skit - “You didn’t die and you got a cool story.” What a sad and disappointing commentary on the public’s viewpoint on aviation safety which accurately reflects public sentiment! From FAA ATO controllers whining about fatigue being a reason for not complying with the Agency’s FAA Order 7110.65 Air Traffic Handbook to NOTAM System Crash, to the “uptick in close calls, to deficient oversight of aircraft manufacturing and certification with defective quality control oversight by FAA and manufacturers, to pilot deviations, to runway incursions to staffing deficits impacting the efficiency of the National Airspace System due to ATO’s Training Failure Culture at FAA Academy and Field Facilities, to the current mid-air door plug blow out, US Aviation Safety is now publicly viewed unworthy of public trust and confidence! And yes that’s what I am personally hearing! Perception is reality! Time for more Congressional oversight hearings and cleaning house! This why I do no support FAA’s reauthorization as a citizen and taxpayer! I don’t call this “poking fun,” I call this getting clowned! 🤡. Clean House. Your life is the Benchmark of Aviation Safety! 🛫

Flying in America has never been safer, according to The Wall Street Journal. This is great news, considering the discipline and strategic planning required for safety. The aviation industry has been integrating technology, logistics, and information for many years, leading the charge for safety. Other industries can learn from these efforts, including how business and government can and should partner. Let's take a page from the aviation industry's book and continue to prioritize excellent outcomes. #strategicthinking

April 19, 2024 BPIAA Counterpoint | Gee…What Does The ATC Handbook Say? FAA Order 7110.65 Chapter 3, paragraph 3-1-3 Use of Active Runways in part states, “The local controller has primary responsibility for operations conducted on the active runways and must control the use of those runways. Positive coordination and control is required as follows: a. Ground control must obtain approval from local control before authorizing an aircraft or a vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway…the local controller must specify the runway preceded by the word “cross.” So, the local controller gave the ground controller authorization for SWA2937 to “cross” Runway 4 and then “forgot,” while subsequently clearing JBU1554 for takeoff directly causing the runway incursion! First, decertify the local controller and put on a 90 day performance improvement plan (PIP)! Give, the person who was paying attention by calling the situation out a time off award! Salute to the pilots they are not responsible or culpable; they responded in a timely manner! Like I said last year, the FAA’s Safety Summit (bunch of safety amateurs) was a waste of taxpayer money! And the “Stand Up For Safety” initiative was and remains a sham that accomplished what? Nothing! Fire the COO to ensure Safety!

Every person can learn life lessons from the 1972 crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, that will help you in a personal or business crisis.   1. Create time (yes - they used surplus fuel, to track clear of the airport and enter a holding pattern) 2. Prioritise (yes - they used the autopilot to unburden the pilot, but ...) 3. Never trust a single indication (no - they never tested the light globe (that had blown)) 4. Safety/business continuity (no - with everyone focussing on the problem, no one was tasked to fly the aeroplane.) The pilot's mantra "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" prioritises actions to maximise safety. During a crisis at home, work or even in your car, always ensure someone is aviating - "Flying the aeroplane". During the QF32 crisis, I told Mark Johnson, "If we are all looking down, then you look up. If we are all looking up, then you look down". https://lnkd.in/gnKxyzbr

Wingman is effective in controlled airspace, and an even more critical layer of safety in uncontrolled airspace. Accidents like this could be prevented if we provide pilots with a more advanced array of situational awareness tools. https://lnkd.in/gzFgqbdc

Updated Pilot Requirements: ✔️ Serious grip strength ✔️ Ability to fit through window 😂👌

Cape Air Cessna 402C Lands Safely in Boston on Just One Landing Gear! A Cape Air Cessna 402C, registration number N18VV, made a safe emergency landing at Logan International Airport in Boston on Tuesday afternoon after encountering landing gear problems. The aircraft, which had only its left main landing gear extended, returned to Boston shortly after takeoff. The flight, Cape Air 1833, was carrying two passengers and one crew member. Following the discovery of the landing gear issue, the pilot executed the necessary emergency procedures and returned to Logan. Cape Air released a statement praising the pilot, saying, "The pilot of Cape Air flight 1833 performed the appropriate checklist and landed the aircraft back at Boston Logan Airport." This is not the first incident involving this specific aircraft. In a previous event on March 22, 2014, the same Cessna 402C was involved in a runway excursion at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (KSTL). During that incident,the aircraft skidded off the runway due to another landing gear malfunction. Fortunately, in both cases, there were no injuries reported. An investigation into the recent incident is likely to be launched by aviation authorities to determine the cause of the landing gear failure. . #mainlandinggear #cessna402c #aviationtanzania✈ #aircraft #aviationsafety #aviationtanzaniaupdates #aviata #aviataupdates #aviatamedia