How Confirmation Bias is Making You Right (Even When You’re Wrong)
Cognitive bias occurs because our brains are wired to simplify information processing through filters shaped by our experiences and preferences.
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Amygdala Hijack: What It Is, Symptoms & 3 Ways to Prevent It
An Amygdala Hijack occurs when our amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for emotions, overpowers our rational brain regions.
Human Factors Integration – Discovering Its Importance & Ways to Implement It
Human Factors Integration is a process followed by various industries, including oil and gas, aviation, maritime, and others. Although each industry has a unique domain, the fundamental approach is similar.
EASA requirements for CRM Trainers
Understanding the EASA requirements for CRM trainers can be a daunting task. With the CRM regulations constantly evolving, this article intends to provide an overview of the latest EASA requirements for personnel who offer training, checking, and assessment.
Sterile Cockpit Rule – What It Is & Why It Matters
The sterile cockpit concept requires the flight crew to only carry out activities required for the safe operation of the aircraft during critical phases of flight (normally below 10,000 ft) and forbids all non-essential activities in the cockpit.
Human Factors in Flying: Simplified with the SHELL Model
Initially developed by Elwyn Edwards and refined by Frank Hawkins. The model considers several contextual and task-related factors that interact with human operators within the aviation system.
A Deep Dive into the Threat & Error Management Framework in Flight Operations
Safety remains the paramount concern in the complex and dynamic realm of aviation. This article delves into the critical concept of Threat and Error Management (TEM), a strategic framework designed to enhance safety in the skies.
NOTECHS: Elevating Aviation Safety through Non-Technical Skills Assessment
NOTECHS assesses pilots’ social and cognitive skills performance and provides feedback to help reduce pilot error and improve safety.
Enhancing Safe Solo Flights: Introducing Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM)
SRM represents the art and science of efficiently managing all available resources, both onboard and external, to ensure a safe and successful outcome before and during a flight.
Experiential Learning – What It Is & How to Implement It in Your Training
The principles of experiential learning are not much different from how we learn in everyday life. For example, we learn not to touch a hot stove or to never post a video of ourselves singing on Facebook by experiencing the consequences of our actions.
Team Resource Management (TRM) – Definition & Its Pivotal Role in Aircraft Operations
Effective TRM requires the best use of all available resources to support a safe and efficient operation, reducing both the incidence of error and the consequences of residual error. A focus on TRM is especially designed to improve the functioning of air traffic control teams.
Human Factors in Healthcare: Crew Resource Management’s Impact on Patient Safety
Crew Resource Management, also known as Cockpit Resource Management, is a systematic approach to training that promotes non-technical skills, such as teamwork, communication, situational awareness and decision-making among crew members.
Crew Resource Management – What It Is & Insights for Safer Flying
Crew Resource Management, also known as Cockpit Resource Management, is a systematic approach to training that promotes non-technical skills, such as teamwork, communication, situational awareness and decision-making among crew members.
Unleash the Power of Motivational Leadership: Inspire Your Team to Greatness
A motivational leader is a leader who doesn’t just manage a team; they ignite a spark within each member, propelling them toward success. But how does one become one?
Training the Startle Response in Pilots: Harnessing the Body’s Alarm System
To ensure the highest level of safety, flight crews must master situational awareness to make swift decisions and respond appropriately to sudden critical events.
Situational Awareness – The Lifeline of Aviation: Thoughts on How to Approach It In Training
To ensure the highest level of safety, flight crews must master situational awareness to make swift decisions and respond appropriately to sudden critical events.
Assertiveness in Action: Transform Your Life with These Strategies to Be More Assertive
Do you often say yes when you want to say no? Do you struggle to express your opinions or stand up for yourself in difficult situations? If you’re sitting relentlessly trying to keep yourself from admitting it, knowing that you, in reality, should add a resentful nod, don’t worry – you’re far from the only […]
Unlocking Success: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters & Tactics to Train It
In a world where academic qualifications and technical skills take centre stage, we often forget to give closing credits to a character that plays a pivotal role in our professional and personal lives: Emotional Intelligence (EI) Also known as emotional quotient (EQ), EI is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions in […]
Changing Pilots’ Behaviour? How to Improve Behaviour-Based Safety Training
New to the world of behaviour-based safety training? Let’s start with the basics. What is behaviour-based safety training? Behaviour-based safety training involves adjusting behaviour to promote a safer operational culture. Admittedly, the name is sort of a spoiler alert. In behaviour-based safety training, we will have one of two goals. We either train to maintain a desirable […]
Pilot Fatigue: How We Can Deal With Fatigue in Training
Before diving headfirst into the dangers of pilot fatigue, we’ll start where most fall off. What is pilot fatigue? While we tend to nod when anyone mentions the word fatigue – do we really understand what it means to be fatigued? Visiting the coffee machine once or thrice, contemplating when you’ll see your beloved futon, […]
