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Family Readiness Groups: History, Culture, and Expectations
Family Readiness Group, also known as FRG, is an organization that every military family is familiar with. This volunteer-run...
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May 1, 20212 min read
Women in the Military: A Historical Analysis
Women have worked in the military for many years, but were excluded from active duty or recognition by the government. Women have had an...
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Apr 29, 20212 min read
The History of Military Spouses: A Cultural History
This year, Military Spouse Appreciation Day will be on Friday, May 7th. Typically on the Friday before Mother’s day, it honors the...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
International Transmission
The Tenerife Airport Disaster was an infamous event that resulted in many fatalities. Dave shares the details of the event, mistakes, and...
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Dec 29, 20203 min read
Test Saturated
In this mishap accident that Jeff describes, what may seem like clear communication can actually be catastrophic due to a subtle language...
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Dec 17, 20202 min read
Careless Communication
Communication in any field is critical, but especially in aviation, because so many lives are at stake. Dave shares a story of a tragic,...
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Dec 10, 20202 min read
Warding Off Wildlife Strikes
There are many useful techniques that airfields can employ to prevent bird strikes. Dave shared some of the most common techniques used....
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Dec 7, 20203 min read
The Miracle on the Hudson
Dave has shared some historically significant bird strike accidents, including the famous Miracle on the Hudson, and how it has impacted...
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Dec 2, 20203 min read
Bird Strikes are About as Old as Aviation Itself
Bird strikes are commonly encountered accidents that occur in aviation, which has led to the creation of the Bird and Wildlife Aircraft...
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Nov 23, 20202 min read
Risk Management
Risk management in aviation can be complex, yet crucial. Dave talks about some risk management techniques they used to implement back...
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Nov 20, 20202 min read
Overconfidence
Overconfidence in others also leads to complacency. Jeff will share his experience as an instructor pilot, where overconfidence had a...
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Nov 18, 20202 min read
The Failure of Fatigue
Fatigue plays a large part in complacency. Dave will share a personal story about a time when his fatigue led to a mistake. “One thing...
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Nov 12, 20202 min read
Don't Let your Guard Down
Complacency is defined as a factor when an individual has a false sense of security, is unaware of, or ignores hazards or is inattentive...
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Nov 10, 20203 min read
Get-there-itis
In aviation, “get-there-itis” is a term used to describe the determination of a pilot to reach a destination even when flying conditions...
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Nov 2, 20203 min read
Even If You're Sure, Double Check
“You can never be too careful.”
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Oct 26, 20203 min read
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