Friday 9 September 2011

UK CAA FDM PROJECT

Follow the link to the UK CAA press release announcing a joint industry initiative to develop specific flight data monitoring standards aimed at combating the CAA's 'significant 7' safety risks (see the CAA Safety Plan 2011 from previous posts). The project starts with a focus on runway excursions, a favourite topic of mine and the most frequent accident category in recent years (IATA/FSF data) and will progress through the other six as resources permit.

I have often said that there are only two sources of reliable information on pilot behavioural choices during flight; FDM and LOSA (line oriented safety audit)and both require careful and informed application in order to provide feedback of any value. It is excellent news that the UK's regulator has recognised this and is helping support operators to develop effective programmes.

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