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ACT-E and Me

Complacency is one of the most common contributors to aviation accidents and, being a senior aviator, I guess I am as guilty as the next. The following story was, thankfully, my wake-up call.

Five Tips to Improve Safety in Your Unit

In many units, safety is less of a state of mind and more of a punchline.  Nothing drives this point home more that the high number of preliminary loss reports for motor vehicle accidents.

  • 1 November 2014
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The Old Days

Institutional lore records a myriad of instances where an aviator did something foolish and dinged, bent or damaged an aircraft; received minor, if any, punishment; and went on to become a valuable part of the organization.

  • 1 November 2014
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Necessity vs. Proficiency

It was a clear, cool day in Afghanistan when the aircraft departed the runway under perfect visual flight rules conditions. While climbing to cruise altitude in a left-hand orbit, air traffic control contacted the pilot and vectored him to a 180 heading to deconflict with other traffic.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Hot Rods
Years ago, I learned the value of speaking up for what’s right, regardless of the consequences. Early in my career as an Army aviator, I was told if I closed my pie hole and opened my ears, I might learn something. I was careful not to judge other pilots’ mistakes too harshly because one day I may do something less than brilliant. We have all done something stupid, whether we admit it or not.
  • 1 October 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Failure to Imagine

I was a young CW2 when I had my Class C accident. I have often contemplated the factors that led up to it. The factor that sticks out most was our crew’s failure to imagine.

  • 1 October 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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