Risk Management Magazine

Upon initial radio contact, the C-130 crew relayed that they conducted a reconnaissance of the HAAR track and determined it was not viable due to the above-mentioned weather. A game-time decision was made to climb above the clouds and rendezvous at another location. We climbed to 7,000 feet but were hardly 10 feet above the cloud deck, so we climbed to 8,000 feet and began training.

Taking an early morning swim in the ocean is a great way to start your day. If you’re not careful, however, that great start could come to an abrupt and tragic end. It almost happened to me.

Although Sprain is not his real name, his story is true. He is a smart rider. He has plans further out than tomorrow, so he does not take risks just for the thrill of it. On this day, however, a series of choices and events will conspire against Sprain that will cause him to give up the motorcycle for some time. Today, he will wreck his bike.