This blog reviews the human factors implications of Air India’s acquisition by Tata’s on the operation of Air India, Air India Express, Vistara and Air Asia India and its potential impact on flight safety.
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Tag: flight safety
Beyond the Control: Is Helicopter Operation More Risky?
The preliminary finding of the tri-service investigation into the fatal crash of the Mi-17V5, which led to the death of all 14 who were on board, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as the cause of the accident. The inquiry team said the accident was a result of the helicopter entering into the clouds due to an unexpected change in the weather conditions in the valley in Tamil Nadu, where it crashed. The change of weather led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), a statement issued by the defence ministry has said.
Contrails: White crayons on Blue canvas
On a clear sky, one time or other you would have seen white contrails streaking across the sky. As if sky blue is canvas for these aircrafts or as if they are announcing true love, up high where our dreams meet. They look beautiful to one and all except for military pilots for they point like signposts. On some occasion they disappear in seconds on other they persist for very long after aircraft has passed. What are these white contrails and how are they formed?
HAND OF GOD
Most pilots are sometimes faced with an emergent situation wherein the responses need to be prompt, correct and precise. A first-hand ditching story by Islander aircraft pilot of Indian Navy.
What is Kollsman window?
Weather conditions greatly affect the pressure of the atmosphere (the barometric reading). Altimeters report altitude as a function of atmospheric pressure. Typically pilots will obtain a local barometric reading from the nearest airport. They will then set the Kollsman window to the setting that they received.
Comical Story of Pilot Flight Check
A humorous account of a pilot’s flying knowledge and competency test. Good for a laugh in the midst of all the Covid news.
Pre-Monsoon season and Aviation Hazards- Indian Subcontinent
This article explains various weather hazards which include thunderstorms, dust haze, and line squall that affect flight operation during the pre-monsoon period. The article is not only useful in understanding weather but also can enhance interpretation and appreciation of changes that take place during the day or season or with the physical location which is very common in aviation.
Avoiding landing at the wrong airport; is it so demanding?
Geographic disorientation in aviation operations results from the failure of an aircrew to recognize and/or maintain the desired position relative to the external ground and airspace environment. Becoming lost during flight, intruding inadvertently into unauthorized airspace, selecting a wrong airway, landing on the wrong runway, and approaching the wrong airport–with or without actual landing–are some examples of inflight geographic disorientation.
Career as a Flight Steward/Cabin Crew
A job that takes you across the globe while supporting, caring for, and ensuring the safety of passengers on board aircraft. Does that inspire you? As a Flight steward or Cabin Crew, traveling becomes more than your part of the job, it becomes your lifestyle. The most surprising thing is that you don’t need higher education in this field to become one. You just need to complete your secondary education with any stream. The most important criterion in this industry is your personal appearance.
Scuba Diving or Fighter Flying, which is more Adventurous?
Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba), which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater. Scuba diving may be done recreationally or professionally in a number of applications, including scientific, military and public safety roles. In this article, I bring out similarities with flying.