Risk Management Magazine

Aviation is an inherently dangerous occupation that requires a dedicated team to accomplish the mission. Professionalism is a must.

As a kid, I had two dreams. My first dream was to become a pilot and fly; my second was to own a motorcycle. After starting flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama, I finally had the money to make that second dream come true and bought a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

Aviators know winter weather conditions can deteriorate quickly and create a wide range of issues they must deal with such as poor visibility, turbulence and icing. But they have two tools to help them manage the challenges — flight planning and frequent weather briefings.