The Learning Never Stops!
Aviation is complicated business, and it can be deadly if not undertaken with the right mindset. Our goal here at Code 7700 is to prepare you to avoid the day you will need to Squawk 7700, but if that day ever comes, to prepare you to deal with it competently.
Our Latest Update
We've seen that simulator experience for many pilots is utterly useless when it comes to combating startle response. You know you are walking away from the smoldering electrons; there is no real risk. What about classroom exercises followed by the simulator? I think that may help you for the exercise, but doubt the exercise has any long lasting impact. So are we doomed to panic if we are naturally inclined to panic? Maybe, but I think you can adopt a training regime to desensitize yourself to any startle response. Startle Response
Our Previous Update:
There is a prime directive for all pilots, especially instrument pilots: you can never assume the aircraft's attitude will take care of itself. Even in fly-by-wire aircraft that promise to maintain a vector, there comes a point where the aircraft's flight path can surprise you. When you get into the world of heavy aircraft, things get more complicated because of an apparent contradiction. The aircraft's inertia can make things seem to happen in slow motion; but the resulting momentum can make it seem things are getting out of control very quickly. Case Study: United Airlines 1722
Another Previous Update
A few reasons to panic. First, you've been named your flight department's new director of safety and you've never done that before. Now what if your flight department has never had a safety program before? Or, even more concerning, you find out you need an SMS and you don't even know how to spell SMS? Well, panic not. This is all within your grasp. Safety Officer 101
