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AeroSafety World October 2008 Table of Contents

by Frank Jackman | October 31, 2008

Entire Issue

AeroSafety World October 2008 68 pages. [PDF 5.0M]

Features

Treacherous Thawing 6 pages. [PDF 480K]
Slush may induce poor/nil aircraft braking action, contrary to runway friction readings.

Missed Assessment 5 pages. [PDF 440K]
Tired pilots neglected to perform a required review before landing.

Winter of Discontent 4 pages. [PDF 472K]
Risks from anti-icing fluid residues remain troublesome for European airlines despite a wealth of safety advice.

Defensible Analysis 5 pages. [PDF 340K]
Australian accident investigation framework demonstrates strong standard of proof for determining safety factors worldwide.

The Science of Fatigue 5 pages. [PDF 336K]
Regulators see a larger role for non-traditional methods of mitigating pilot fatigue and preventing fatigue-related accidents.

Easy Does It 4 pages. [PDF 408K]
TCAS resolution advisories require rapid — but not radical — response.

Departments

President’s Message | Learning From History [PDF 88K]

Editorial Page | Expanding Trust [PDF 72K]

Safety Calendar | Industry Events [PDF 72K]

Air Mail | Letters From Our Readers [PDF 160K]

In Brief | Safety News [PDF 164K]

Leaders Log | A System Approach to Safety [PDF 155K]

Foundation Focus | London Honors [PDF 120K]

Data Link | Approach and Landing Still Warrant Safety Emphasis [PDF 176K]

Info Scan | Upgrading TCAS [PDF 196K]

On Record | Empty Tank [PDF 300K]

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