Checklist Discipline: Preventing Little Mistakes from Becoming Big Ones A Review of ASAP #14266
By MR. JAMES BUSBEA, C-5M MFOQA FLIGHT DATA ANALYST
Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) #14266 documents an engine flameout and the subsequent “hot start” that was induced by an interruption in the engine shutdown checklist.
Airlift Tanker Association Virtual Convention: Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
The 2020 Airlift Tanker Association (A/TA) Virtual Convention was held on October 27-29 with the theme “Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age: Big Data/AI and the Roaring 20s v 2.0.”
Back to Basics: Operating in an Unorthodox Environment
By LT COL ADAM KING, HQ AMC FLIGHT SAFETY
The entire field of aviation is an extremely dynamic operating environment, with an overabundance of complex variables, which in and of itself ensures a high level of complexity.
Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Ronald Fogleman Talks About Life and Leadership
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
“When I was in high school, I got into a little bit of trouble and ended up in a situation where I had to report [to authorities]. In rural Appalachia, we didn’t have a probation officer, so I had to report to the district attorney …
A Civil Unrest Personal Safety Checklist
By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER
Civil unrest can happen anywhere. Regardless of stances on civil unrest, most people can agree on the importance of personal safety when navigating precarious situations.
Preparing For Winter Weather Like a Pro
By Staff Writer
Preparation is a crucial component of safety.
Air Distribution Enterprise Next Modernizes Aerial Port Operations
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
What is Air Distribution Enterprise Next (ADEN)?
ASAP: Lessons Learned at 500 Feet Above the Ground
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOT, STAFF WRITER
As a C-17 Instructor Pilot and the Pilot in Command (PIC), Maj Katherine Miller had an incredible responsibility to ensure the aircraft and everyone on board remained safe during a recent sortie.
2020 Critical Days of Summer Wrap-Up
By MSGT THOMAS NORTHCUTT, HQ AMC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
It is over. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which Air Mobility Command (AMC) recognizes as the Critical Days of Summer, has come to pass for 2020.
Ice On The Ground Can Spell Trouble In The Sky
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOT, STAFF WRITER
The Air Force operates from one end of the globe to the other. On the coldest day in Alaska in December 2019, the temperature dropped to minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Learn from My Family and Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOTT, STAFF WRITER
Picture it: a fairly mild winter day for the Washington, D.C. area, a few icy concrete stairs, and— bam! I was on my back before I knew it.