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 […]
Toxic Cabin air, the cause of neurological problems
long-term–low-level (LTLL) contamination, such as that to which aircrew are exposed, has been shown to be more injurious than short-term acute exposure. Aircrew breathe
the low-level toxicity every minute of their working days. When an aircraft lands the passengers disembark, but the crew turn around and do it all over again, time and time again. Perhaps there has too much emphasis on fume events, while the real damage is being done by LTLL.
BBC World: My views on Nepal Air Accident, an outcome of poor Safety Culture
Safety Culture is the way people manage safety. Do you have the right people, sincere, flexible and learners
Accident prone Helicopter need a virtual reality solution
A virtual reality based flight simulator may provide the solution to the helicopter industry for pilot training and other safety aspects. EASA has approved the first virtual reality based flight simulation device.
Ghatkopar crash, a cursory report
I am presenting new facts on the cause of the aircraft stall, leading to the accident.
Must focus on aquaplaning at Kozhikode
Hydroplaning will always occur when operating on a wet or flooded runway. Depending on different factors braking performance can change.
Pilot response, probable cause of Atlas Air accident
The NTSB determines that the probable cause of this accident was the inappropriate
response by the first officer as the pilot flying to an inadvertent activation of the go-around mode,
PK8303 crash prelim report reveals human factor & Culture
Load induced deafness, human factor and cultures may have a significant role in the PIA
#PK8303 crash.
It’s a family problem for Pratt & Whitney engines, can’t beat the heat!
Can the Pratt & Whitney engines beat the heat as the pressure mounts?