“Miracle on the Hudson” – The Human Element
At a time of burgeoning demand for experienced pilots and with the 15th anniversary of US Air flight 1549 upon us, it seems like a perfect
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January 15, 2024
At a time of burgeoning demand for experienced pilots and with the 15th anniversary of US Air flight 1549 upon us, it seems like a perfect
Lithium-ion (L-I) batteries are widely used in various electric-powered devices, from smartphones, cameras and laptops to e-bikes, hybrid and electric vehicles and power tools. These batteries
The study of Human Factors is the cornerstone of understanding Crew Resource Management. Human Factors (HF) is often characterized as just common sense. This is
Interview with Patrick Mendenhall: Automation & Technology Management I recently sat down with TrainingPort Lead Technical Advisor, Brent Fishlock, to discuss a number of Crew
“Thinking” as an Antidote to Complacency… Threat and Error Management is the cornerstone of Crew Resource Management. So much so that it is the only
On October 12th of last year, we were dispatched on a flight from Atlanta to Portland. The remnants from Hurricane Matthew had finally cleared in
My wife and I recently downsized to a brand spanking new condo. Along with fresh paint and a few other personal touches, purchasing new window
by Suzanne Gordon & Patrick Mendenhall As we have gone around the country discussing our book Beyond the Checklist: What Else Health Care Can Learn
One of the most successful aspects of the aviation safety model is that we, as a culture, have learned how to learn from our mistakes.