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 […]
Psychology of an Irate Passenger
Federal Express, the renowned overnight package delivery service, highlighted in one of its memorable advertisements that waiting is not just frustrating but also demoralizing, agonizing, aggravating, annoying, time-consuming, and incredibly expensive. In waiting situations, serving personnel are frequently questioned, and the absence of an explanation adds to customers’ uncertainty about the wait duration. However, according […]
The doorway effect makes you forget as you pass through
A minimum equipment list (MEL) deferred action item must be performed before landing. Takeoff, climb & cruise are performed, but during descent, while preparing for the approach, the MEL action items are forgotten to be applied. Another action line for a Hydraulic Overheat is “When Overheat is Out…. Restore the Hydraulic system. During the approach, […]
Nidhidyasan the path to sustainable learning, Gurukul the place.
In this life where change is the only constant, it is vital to keep a watch on your mind and all that it holds. If you do not change – you perish. Refusal to change stems from ignorance. Such ignorance also stems from holding on to irrelevant data, information or knowledge. The only way to check your ignorance is through Nidhidhyasan.
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?
RASE 2.1 An anonymous safety Exchange Platform
An anonymous safety related information sharing platform with a search feature.
Alcoholism & Aviation a lethal combo, develop the HABIT loop for quitting
Alcoholism is more than a habit, its a physical addiction with psychological and perhaps genetic roots. The power of habit can help change it.
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.