AeroSafety World April 2009

Entire Issue

AeroSafety World April 2009 [PDF 5.0M]

Features

Distracted 5 pages. [PDF 457K]
The pilots of two TV news helicopters were busy with news-reporting duties in the seconds before their midair collision in Phoenix.

Beyond Compliance 3 pages. [PDF 224K]
Seminar speakers stress the need to exceed basic requirements.

Knock Yourself Out 5 pages. [PDF 295K]
Overreaction to a shattered windshield led to loss of consciousness and control.

Bucking Convention 4 pages. [PDF 291K]
Symposium showcases innovations to reduce crew turbulence injuries and hold accountable passengers who impede safety.

**Web Exclusive** Bucking Convention [Expanded version of article]

Separation Anxiety 4 pages. [PDF 264K]
Imminent approval of software upgrade promises safer TCAS II collision avoidance system logic.

Back to the Drawing Board 3 pages. [PDF 209K]
The FAA wants sweeping changes to airline crewmember and dispatcher training.

Making a List 4 pages. [PDF 245K]
Published lists of air carriers and civil aviation authorities that are up to par — and those that fall short — are playing an increasingly influential role in aviation safety.

Every Trip Has a Story 4 pages. [PDF 314K]
Resetting a circuit breaker without knowing why it opened can be deadly.