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The Power of Just Culture: Killing the Blame Game

In many companies across the globe, if something goes wrong, the go-to response is to start finger pointing and finding someone to blame. In aviation though, we sure like to think we’re better than that, but are we really? As the aviation industry has developed over the years, we’ve learnt Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 3 weeksMay 15, 2023 ago
Safety

The Hidden Impact of Pilot Mental Health on Flight Safety

Aviation as a profession demands a lot from all of us. Being a pilot often means crazy financial situations to get qualified, long hours, working outside your normal circadian rhythm, being separated from loved ones, all while being one lingering health problem away from losing your entire career. Doesn’t sound Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 monthApril 24, 2023 ago
Single pilot commercial flights
Safety

Single Pilot Commercial Flights: The Future, or a Massive Safety Risk?

We’ve seen waves of proposals and research in the last few years regarding single pilot operations in the commercial airline environment. Companies are constantly looking for ways to cut costs, but at what point will safety have to make way for efficiency? Today we’ll be looking at the arguments and Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 3 monthsFebruary 20, 2023 ago
The Dirty Dozen
Safety

Aviation Safety’s Biggest Obstacle: The Dirty Dozen of Human Factors

If you’re a pilot, you have probably been bombarded with the rule of thumb that roughly 70% of aviation accidents are caused by Human Factors, not technical malfunctions. We constantly get reminded of this, whether in the classroom, during safety meetings, or in accident reports. The Dirty Dozen of Human Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 6 monthsDecember 12, 2022 ago
Guides

How to Manage Fatigue and Survive Nightshifts

Sleep is something none of us can escape from. For some it’s amazing, for others it’s annoying. Pilots, like many other people in other professions, often have to deal with staying awake while everyone else is dreaming away. Lots of recent research is revealing more and more about the effects Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 6 monthsNovember 21, 2022 ago
Commercial Pressure in Aviation
Safety

Let’s Talk About Commercial Pressure in Aviation

Commercial pressure in aviation is a concept that most pilots are familiar with, especially in this day and age. Unfortunately, it’s still a massive problem in the aviation industry, and has even caused the UK CAA to publish this safety notice featuring commercial pressure. To this day, lots of accidents Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 9 monthsSeptember 13, 2022 ago
Causes of helicopter crashes
Investigations

What are the most Common Causes of Helicopter Crashes?

Helicopter incidents, accidents, and even fatal crashes are unfortunately still way too common, especially compared to the fixed wing world. Every month or so there are still news articles featuring the latest unfortunate helicopter events. These are then followed by safety reports on how to prevent it in the future, Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 10 monthsAugust 9, 2022 ago
Safety

Evidence Based Training (EBT): What Exactly Does it Mean?

Right then, on to the next most requested topic: Evidence Based Training (EBT)! You might have heard about it already in the last few years, or you might be in an organisation who has already fully embraced it. At the same time though, there are loads of professionals in the Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearFebruary 7, 2022 ago
Safety

Hypoxia: How Does it Work?

Hypoxia: how does it work? It’s a term we all get hammered with during Human Performance and Limitations training during the ATPL’s. For most though, while the facts don’t lie, it sometimes feels like a term that is very distant and one of those things that ‘you know about’ but Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2021 ago
Safety

What are the Most Important Personality Traits & Skills for Pilots?

Pilots come in many variants and there are many variables regarding the traits and personality profiles. But what are the most important skills for professional pilots? There is a lot that comes into this. Things like upbringing, country, company culture, training, and personality all impact in what way student pilots Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 14, 2021 ago
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