Deadly Omissions 7 pages. [PDF 493K]
Human memory fails in predictable patterns that can be avoided by paying close attention to SOPs when distractions occur.
Watery Warnings 3 pages. [PDF 271K]
Helicopter operators should be required to do more to make passengers aware of life raft operations, the NTSB says.
Deice Disconnect 5 pages. [PDF 307K]
Myth and habit are hindering efforts to encourage pilots to cycle boots early and often in icing conditions.
Rising Stars 3 pages. [PDF 165K]
Safety may be the only thing inconspicuous about light-emitting diodes.
Color Deficient? 4 pages. [PDF 409K]
Aviation medical specialists are trying to define the role of color vision in safe flight operations.
Repurposing Avionics 4 pages. [PDF 385K]
Flight deck upgrades, many via software, could unleash ADS-B, RNP RNAV and GPS on intractable aviation threats.
Insecurity Risk 4 pages. [PDF 174K]
Management can help prevent pilot job insecurity from affecting safety — probably.
Entire Issue AeroSafety World December 2008 68 pages [PDF 4.7M] Features Deadly Omissions 7 pages. [PDF 493K] Human memory fails in predictable…
by Frank Jackman
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