Risk Management Magazine

We didn’t brief a change in plans and because of it, I watched as my friend walked toward certain death from the main rotor blades.

Until I experienced my first instrument flight in real weather conditions as an aviator, I never fully understood the workload and focus required by the pilots; nor did I realize how quickly and easily things can get out of control. If I had known this as a crew chief, I would have probably stopped flying. 

Oh, great, another electrical safety article. That’s what you’re thinking, right? Go ahead and roll your eyes now; get it over with. Now think about why the topic bores you.