In general, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in various Annexes support two distinct methods for managing fatigue: They must be based on scientific principles, knowledge and operational experience. Even if fatigue is managed through a prescriptive system, the principles of Safety Management System as given in ICAO Annex 14 must be used. Therefore both options must follow the […]
Avians still rule the skies
Collisions between birds and aircraft severely threaten aviation and avian safety. To understand and prevent these bird strikes, knowledge about the factors leading to these bird strikes is vital. Collisions between birds and aircraft are as old as aviation. The Wright Flyer III experienced the first recorded bird strike on 7 September 1905. The first […]
The brain processes certain shapes and colours faster, Runway Incursion Prevention
A rounded edge rectangle draws the focus towards whats inside as compared to sharp edged which point outwards. Which is a better runway holding point marking and which colour should it be in?
In pursuit of happiness: mindFly
Unlike other animals, human beings spend a lot of time thinking about what is not going on around them, contemplating events that happened in the past, might happen in the future, or will never happen at all.
Safety Cultures in Aviation and Medicine
Aviation and Medicine Safety Cultures have a lot in common. Presenting two webinar recordings which you may want to watch.
Pointing a finger can reduce errors drastically
This activity involves pointing at target objects by stretching your arm and stating out loud, “Such and such is OK” at important points in the work in order to proceed with work safely and correctly.
Protecting the Circadian Rhythm
Like breath is the basis of life, the circadian rhythm is the basis for all day time activities. Human body is controlled by an internal clock which puts the body to sleep and wakes the body with the sun rise.
Safety Culture Survey India ( Pilot Fatigue) 2022
Fatigue has been cited in about 23% aircraft accidents. Read the 1st India Fatigue Survey
Second line of defense, Virtual Management of Airports by Guest Author: Gurprit Singh
The new way of seeing everything at an airport is connectivity.
Method for managing aircraft using airspace managing system: Guest Author, Gurprit Singh
While writing the traffic electronically on this prototype at the same time it not only double checks all the parameters a controller writes that too simultaneously correct for level corrections or route clearances errors if any and which is the best part of the invention as its give’s enhancement to safety.