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From Good to Bad
1 May 2014

From Good to Bad

There are a number of policies and procedures that assist aviators and air traffic controllers in avoiding near misses. However, if both do not understand the local procedures established at a designated airfield, the consequences can be dangerous.

End of the Road

End of the Road
Back in the fall of 2004, I let complacency cause one of our Soldiers to be injured. It was an important lesson learned that we carried with us the rest of our deployment.
  • 1 May 2014
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So Many Gadgets, So Much Distraction

So Many Gadgets, So Much Distraction
Most of my flying for the past 30 years as a reservist and civilian pilot has been under visual meteorological conditions. Therefore, I am accustomed to flying with most of my attention focused outside the cockpit.
  • 1 April 2014
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The Hard Way

The Hard Way
Working around large factory equipment is inherently dangerous. Mix in losing situational awareness and you have an accident waiting to happen. Here’s my story about learning a lesson the hard way.
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Just Say No

Just Say No
When we are tired, we sometimes make mistakes we wouldn't normally make. This incident taught me that although I was just trying to help, sometimes you just have to say no. I will use this lesson for the rest of my career. 
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Seconds Count

Seconds Count
As a pilot, I know that helicopters have vibrations. Heck, every vehicle has vibrations — some good, some bad. The point is you have to be able to determine if you should continue the mission, return to base or, in our case, just land!
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 13202
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