[Ref Flight International Magazine 14-20 July 2020] COVID-19, what a devil stuff on this planet. It sounds like a punch on aviation industry. To me, it has put my career on hold, I have almost put my aviation goal on the back burner. Today, I have just read a sharing from the flight international magazine – […]
Category: Airmenship
A320 nursed home after runway strike
[Ref Flight International | 12-18 November 2019] On 28 February 2018, a SmartLynx A320 (ES-SAN) did not respond to sidestick rotation commands as it accelerated for take-off, the plane is written off due to badly damage after touchdown at Tallinn. However, only minor injuries were suffered by those on board. Estonian investigation authority OJK credits the […]
Undesired aircraft state
[Ref SKYbrary, Airbus FAST magazine, FAA AC 120-90] What’s an undesired aircraft state? According to FAA doc: Undesired aircraft state – a position, speed, attitude, or configuration of an aircraft that: results from flight crew error, actions, or inaction; and clearly reduces safety margins Undesired aircraft state can be managed effectively, returning the aircraft to safe […]
CLEAR model (Human Factor)
[Ref AVIA4004 Lecture Notes] CLEAR Model Clarify the problem Look for information and share ideas Evaluate options Act on your decision Review How is it working? Clarifying the problem is the process of defining exactly what the problem is. It’s important to ensure that the problem is defined correctly from the outset and avoids leaping […]
Quote of 07 Jan 2019 – Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive
Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive — Andy Grove #complacent
Situational Awareness (SA)
[FAA HFH CH14 Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making, ISBN978-1-56027-901-3] (Last Update 2020 May 2 0720Z) Situational awareness refers to one’s ability to accurately perceive what is going on in the cockpit and outside the aircraft…This awareness should promote on-going questioning, cross-checking and refinement of one’s perception. Constant and conscious monitoring of the situation is required Situational awareness […]
4 things affect personal abilities to recognize hazard
[FAA-H-8083-2, ISBN978-1-56027-901-3] Personality Regulation Education Experience
Risk management processes
[Ref FAA-H-8083-2, ISBN978-1-56027-901-3] (Last Update 2020 May 2 0715Z) Risk Identification by analysis Risk assessment Risk mitigation and management Review performance and revised Risk management is that part of the ADM process which relies on situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment to reduce risks associated with each flight. Management of external pressures is the […]
SMS – Safety Management Sys
[Ref CASA GOV AU] Safety Management System (SMS) Safety – refer to link Management – allocation of resources System – organised set of processes and procedures 4 components ; 15 elements Safety policy, objectives and planning Management commitment and responsibility Safety Accountability of manager Appointment of key safety personnel + safety committee and action […]