There has been an Increase in the number of unstable approaches during the COVID19 period. This is an indicator that despite lower overall air...
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What flyingbeast has highlighted is the need to analyze human factor behind mandatory fuel saving
Majority of the crew in a study were of the opinion operational fuel saving should be assessed in terms of flight safety relevance prior to...
Airlines uplifting less fuel than mandatory for cost-saving or an oversight?
Missed approach procedures at some airports can be as long as 80-90 NM which can burn extra fuel thereby affecting endurance.
Wind shear threat data ignored at Mumbai airport, despite repeated incidents
From the year 1985-89 Mumbai Airport received 329 wind shear reports. It happens every year, yet there is no concerted action taken to prevent...
The flying skill was based on the T-scan & reference parameters
Instrument scan and reference flight parameters are the life line of any pilot. Increasing automation has eroded both.
Aeroflot Superjet. Go-around when against all odds, : mindFly
Crew flying an aircraft with multiple failures would be reluctant to carry out a go-around. The human factor.
Default heuristic can help crew decision favouring a go-around if unstable
At 1000ft where the crew has to take a decision, what if the default mode is to call for a go-around and if parameters meet the safe criteria, the...
