Ch 1 - The Aviation Industry

Question 1

The Aviation Industry

Answer 1

Responsible for the safety and efficiency of the operation and well being of the industry

3rd Most Stressful Job

Question 2

Open Culture Industry (Just)

Answer 2

• Share knowledge
• Management
• Continuous Learning
• Do not point blame until a deep investigation has been undertaken

Chicago Convetion 1944
-> Accidents dropped rapidly after this

Question 3

Accident Rate

Answer 3

1 in every 1.2 Million Flights

Air = 0 Deaths per 1 billion kms flown (safest form of transport

Question 4

Factor Statistics

Answer 4

Human Factors 73%/75% of all crashes
1- Loss of directional control in flight
-> Controlled flight into Terrain (CFIT)
2- Poor Judgement - Decision making
3- Airspeed not being maintained
4- Poor pre-flight planning (fuel, route)
5- Not maintained correct ground clearance

Mechanical 11%
ATC 11%
Weather 5%

Question 5

Most Dangerous Phase of Flight

Answer 5

Intermediate and Final Approach