Startle Response

Fatal general aviation accidents often result from inappropriate responses to unexpected events. Humans are subject to a “startle response” when they are faced with unexpected emergency situations and may delay action or initiate inappropriate action in response to the emergency. Training and...

Single-Pilot Crew Resource Management

Single-pilot resource management (SRM) is the art of managing all onboard and outside resources available to a pilot before and during a flight to help ensure a safe and successful outcome. Incorporating SRM into GA pilot training is an important step forward in aviation safety. A structured...

Personal Minimums

Managing the Unexpected

Managing Distractions

Introduction to Safety Risk Management

Civil aviation organizations, air carriers, and military aviation activities have embraced Safety Risk Management — a foundational component of all safety management systems. Single-pilot operations can also enjoy the benefits of safer, more efficient flying through the application of risk...

Flight Risk Assessment Tools

Flight Data Monitoring

Compliance Program

The FAA’s Compliance Program constitutes a major cultural change with respect to how the agency goes about ensuring regulatory compliance. It is an important step towards fostering an open and transparent exchange of safety information and obtaining a higher level of safety and compliance with...

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) contends that many general aviation (GA) accidents stem from inadequate Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) and resource management skills. This fact sheet will discuss what ADM is and how the 3-P Model can help you integrate ADM principles...