I Wish All Emergencies Ended This Well!

This is the ninth anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson”.  And though this was an amazing demonstration

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To Err is Human! “NASA Form”

by Parvez Dara, ATP, MCFII, MEI (and our SAFE Treasurer) Did you make a mistake today? If you said no. I would beg to differ.

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Preventable Tragedies

by Parvez Dara, ATP, MCFII, MEI (and our SAFE Treasurer) Pilot error is the single most important cause of fatalities in

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To Err is Essential (For Learning)!

The art of the “teachable moment” requires opportunities for self-correction and growth.

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Managing Risk: “Cleared For Take-Off!”

By Steve Rossiter, an ATP/CFII in both helicopters and fixed wing. After flying two tours in Vietnam he served two tours

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Amazing Patty! Lessons for Learning…

Patty is a learning monster, transitioning from new private pilot to National Aerobatic Team in only five years! That is

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Combat Advice for Pilots (Mario’s Rules)

We do not fly in combat but these are great ideas for every pilot!

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Metacognition: What Am I Doing Here?

Ever find yourself in a challenging flight and realize it’s starting to sound like an NTSB report? You might think

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Flying Lesson: Scenario Training

Two scenarios from the airline world, and why they matter in single-pilot airplanes… Scenario 1 The First Officer of a

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Command Performance (Revisited): Sully!

We all know the “Miracle on the Hudson” story. I think pilots especially have watched those videos many times and perhaps

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