55. Why airplane accidents are not just stories, with Steve Green

Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

Pilots think about accidents all wrong, according to author and retired airline captain Steve Green. In this thought-provoking episode, he explains why you can't predict every accident, why protecting margins is the key to safe flying, and why pilots must have an overarching strategy beyond just following the checklist. He also argues for more detailed systems knowledge and for maintaining two situational awarenesses (one for the pilot and one for the automation). In the Ready to Copy segment, Steve talks about surviving an airplane crash, whether ice bridging is a myth, and what to carry in your survival kit.

LINKS:

• Steve's book (including a free chapter)
• Steve's articles at Air Facts
• Steve's article on the Colgan crash
• Sporty's Pilot Training+ membership