Flight Safety Archives

April 16, 2018

What the flow! Why is my flight delayed?

Flow, Ground Delay Programs and Ground Stops

Aviation/Flight Safety

June 7, 2017

Canada’s pilot fatigue rules are changing… maybe

On February 12, 2009, at around 10:20 PM a Dash 8 Q400 operated by the regional airline Colgan Air for Continental Airlines crashed near Clarance Center, New York killing all 49 passengers and crew, plus one person on the ground. The investigation that followed identified many causes, but there was one area that made a big impact on US aviation laws – fatigue.

Aviation/Canada's Flight Duty Rules/Flight Safety

March 23, 2016

Expecting the unexpected on a stable approach

Unstable approaches are statistically associated as a factor in approach and landing accidents. Pilots are being taught to plan and fly stable approaches. What if something unexpected happens?

Aviation/Flight Safety

March 20, 2016

Pilot Incapacitation

The Australian Safety Bureau has published an interesting report on Pilot Incapacitation from data collected between 2010 and 2014. The data included incidents reported in Australia and on Australian registered aircraft. Pilot incapacitation is when a pilot is unable to continue their duties due to a medical related issue or a change in the working environment. This can range from...

Aviation/Flight Safety

October 27, 2015

Tell your MP why fatigue rules are important

We are just under a week away from the new Canadian Liberal government announcing Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. When the cabinet is announced, it will be important to remind the new Minster of Transport, and your local MP, about how significant revisions to the current pilot fatigue rules are.

Aviation/Canada's Flight Duty Rules/Flight Safety

October 26, 2015

Carry-on bags and evacuations don’t mix

After many high profile aircraft accidents, where the passengers and crew evacuated, there are reoccuring images of carry-on baggage being brought from aircraft.

Aviation/Flight Safety/Tom's Blog

October 22, 2015

NTSB report on Gulfstream IV overrun

The National Transportation Safety Board of the United States recently released the accident report for a Gulfstream IV that overran during a rejected takeoff at Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED), Bedford, Massachusetts.

Aviation/Flight Safety

Category: Flight Safety

What the flow! Why is my flight delayed?

Canada’s pilot fatigue rules are changing… maybe

Expecting the unexpected on a stable approach

Pilot Incapacitation

Tell your MP why fatigue rules are important

Carry-on bags and evacuations don’t mix

NTSB report on Gulfstream IV overrun