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By Captain Shem Malmquist AN FSI COMMENTARY We make a number of assumptions about automation, the good, the bad and the problems. I believe that it is time to put some of these to rest if we are to actually … Continue reading →
THE AOA PROBLEM WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT By Captain Shem Malmquist AN FSI COMMENTARY The following is based only on an analysis and implications of the FAA airworthiness directive (AD) issued in the wake of the … Continue reading →
A FSI Commentary Editors Note: While the Lion Air 610 investigation continues, it’s important to remember that hindsight bias is no substitute for understanding potential combination system failure events. We welcome reader response to Captain Malmquist’s commentary. On October 29, … Continue reading →
While most of my writing regards pilots, this one is for everyone. That said, please forgive the aviation examples I use! Many people worry about their job security as companies shift manufacturing to other regions of the world while simultaneously implementing … Continue reading →
New Online Course from Curt Lewis Aviation HIGH ALTITUDE FLYING: WHAT EVERY PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW Aimed at all pilots who cruise every day at high altitude, this course shares the critical lessons learned from the Air France 447 disaster and … Continue reading →
Some may be interested in more information on these. If so, please feel free to contact me. Training to Facilitate Adaptive Capacity in Automated Systems Capt. Shem Malmquist, FRAeS While automation has often been touted as the source of the … Continue reading →
Section 744 of H.R.4 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which was introduced on April 18, 2018, states: SEC. 744. SINGLE-PILOTED COMMERCIAL CARGO AIRCRAFT. (a) Program.—The FAA, in consultation with NASA and other relevant agencies, shall establish a research and development program … Continue reading →
In a previous article I discussed cognitive bias as it relates to flight operations. Although I just hinted at this in the previous article, let me be clear now: Fatigue will exacerbate all of the negative aspects of cognitive bias. … Continue reading →
Several years ago I wrote an article on the importance of proper phraseology. You can read that article here. For those interested, you may like the following conference. ======================================
System training. This is part of the curriculum when learning any new aircraft. Why is it important to talk about here? In recent years there has been a trend towards less and less system training. At one time we … Continue reading →
Several years ago my company had a number of senior pilots transitioning off of traditional “round dial” airplanes, such as the B-727 and DC-10 as the airplanes were being retired from the fleet. The pilots were moving directly to the … Continue reading →
For those interested and in the Tampa, FL area on December 3rd, I will be doing a talk and book signing following the film. See below for details.
In my previous article I posted a link to a paper I had written originally in 2014 and presented at a conference for the South East Regional meeting of ISASI. The topic of investigations came up last Spring when I … Continue reading →
At the time I wrote this I was working with various methods to investigate accidents. I have since found that Leveson’s STAMP provides the most robust method. This paper may be useful in a technique to help the field investigator … Continue reading →
There is much concern in the pilot community of the exposure to radiation as a consequence of high altitude flight. There are FAA and NOAA pages that discuss the issue and the amount of radiation can even be tracked. There … Continue reading →
Fuel. It is an ongoing issue. We all want to ensure that we arrive with enough fuel at the destination so we have options. The best way to accomplish that is to have more fuel on departure, right? Well, maybe … Continue reading →
If you’re on LinkedIn, check out The Bluecoat Forum An international Forum on the subject of FMS, EFIS and EICAS displays, automated subsystems, flight mode annunciators, flight directors, autopilots, and the integration of all avionics equipment in the modern cockpit. … Continue reading →
I just thought I’d share something fun. Pilot briefings are very important, and it is critical that these are, literally, “brief”, as well as hit the issues that are actually important. Things that are just standard and expected are not … Continue reading →
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER Finally, the definitive book on the Titanic of aviation accidents, a state-of-the-art jet that couldn’t stall until it did and took the lives of 228 Air France passengers and crew. Based on exclusive interviews with the … Continue reading →
I came across this article today which I had written quite a few years ago. How many years ago? Well, TWA was still in business! I should add that my more recent article, here, is a worthy follow-up if you’ve … Continue reading →