FROM LIBRARY: PASSENGER BRACE POSITION IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

By Jan M Davies, Professor, University of Calgary; Martin Maurino, Technical Officer, Safety, Efficiency, and Operations, International Civil Aviation Organization; and Jenny Yoo, Advisor to the Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board and Cabin Safety Analysis Group Chair, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, on behalf of the members of IBRACE. (Adapted […]

FROM LIBRARY: AIRMANSHIP 2, THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Whether you fly a huge Airbus A380 or a petite Cessna 150 they both basically operate in a similar manner in terms of flying technique – “Push and the houses get bigger – Pull and the houses get smaller – Keep pulling and the houses start to get bigger again”!! That […]

ISASI UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2018

ISASI Executive Office Incumbents Retain Seats The Ballot Certification Chairman and Nominating Committee Chairman certified the election of the 2018 Executive Officers, U.S. Councilor, and the International Councilor. Those elected for a two year term are as follows: President, Frank Del Gandio; Vice President , Ron Schleede; Secretary, Chad Balentine; Treasurer […]

From SKYbrary: Aircraft Emergency Floor Path Illumination

Article Information Category: Fire Smoke and Fumes Fire Smoke and Fumes Content source: SKYbrary SKYbrary Content control: SKYbrary About SKYbrary   Aircraft Emergency Floor Path Illumination Description In a smoke filled cabin, passengers and crew may quickly lose situational awareness. It is usual for smoke to fill the cabin from the roof down, […]

ISASI SEMINAR AGENDA

Technical Program Day 1 – Tutorials – Monday 29 October Tutorial 1: Basic Failure Analysis-Failure Mode Identification at the Accident Site Moderator – Andy McMinn – Metallurgical Air Safety Investigators Time Title Speaker Organization 9:00 – 13:00 Basic Failure Analysis-Failure Mode Indentification at the Accident Site Andy McMinn MetASI LLC Tutorial […]

ICAO Publishes 2018 Safety Report

Safety Reports  The Annual ICAO Safety Report provides updates on safety indicators, including accidents and related risk factors. Improving the safety of the global air transport system is ICAO’s guiding and most fundamental strategic objective. The Organization works constantly to address and enhance global aviation safety through coordinated activities and targets […]