Expert Insights

Aviation Experts share their insights into being the best aviator you can be.

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Expert Insights Risk Management Video Series

Risk Management

Risk Management is not a fun topic to think about, and many pilots get it wrong, says US Coast Guard pilot Justin Moore. But fun or not, assessing and dealing with risk is essential in order to maintain a safety mindset before, during, and after every flight. “Safe so far does not translate into safe forever,” he says. In this Expert Insights video series, Moore encourages pilots to think of risk management in terms of four easy questions. He maintains that simplifying the task will help pilots make better go- or no-go decisions.

FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by SiriusXM Aviation

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Expert Insight Crash Consideration Video Series

Crash Considerations

Every pilot knows that it’s not a matter of if but rather when they will experience their first in-flight emergency, so it’s important to know how to correctly respond. What are some of the considerations to keep in mind? What actions and gear can make such an event survivable? In this course, professional pilot and accident investigator Melanie A. Folcik Barillaro argues that every crash is survivable and gives us insights into how pilots can enhance their chances during a crash landing, what investigators look for after a crash, and how the lessons learned from every accident improve overall aviation safety.

FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS)

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