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Human Factors

Human Factors: No gentleman

By William E. Dubois · April 10, 2023 · 18 Comments

In a strange case of life imitating art, an Oregon pilot crashes into the ocean after learning he has Stage 4 cancer. Can we learn anything from this crash?

Human Factors: Say it out loud

By William E. Dubois · February 9, 2023 · 15 Comments

In his report on the gear-up accident to the NTSB, the pilot said that he was alone in the airplane and “I did not state my GUMPS checks out loud,” adding that he normally “religiously” says a minimum of two out loud and sometimes three.

Human Factors: Whose fault, really?

By William E. Dubois · November 21, 2022 · 16 Comments

When a mechanic’s error leads to an accident, does the pilot and aircraft owner share some of the responsibility?

Human Factors: No one in command

By William E. Dubois · November 9, 2022 · 13 Comments

It wouldn’t be until after the crash that either one of them would have any clue that no one was flying the plane.

Frequency change

By Jeffrey Madison · March 22, 2020 ·

When it comes to radio communication between flying objects, the single most important thing a pilot can do is be on the right frequency.

A tool of the trade

By Jeffrey Madison · February 20, 2020 ·

The Leatherman multi-tool is one I’ve seen many a pilot sport. Apparently, it’s so well loved it’s even found its way into reports to NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System.

Inattention to detail

By Jeffrey Madison · January 26, 2020 ·

Inattention to detail can lead to accidents.

Now that’s something to get excited about

By Jeffrey Madison · December 29, 2019 ·

Excitement while flying can be good and bad.

Fear: Real or imagined

By Jeffrey Madison · November 21, 2019 ·

Our fear is largely self-induced — and what we fear drives our thinking and how we behave.

Human Factors: Mindset

By Jeffrey Madison · October 24, 2019 ·

When it comes to mindset, pilots must possess a fixed mindset, but be able to adapt when needed.

Miscommunication common at airshows

By Jeffrey Madison · September 18, 2019 ·

Even when NOTAMs are issued, the human factor leads to miscommunication.

Self-doubt is a good thing

By Jeffrey Madison · August 25, 2019 ·

Our ability to trust our inner doubt can be the difference between an NMAC and an uneventful flight.

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