Latest from Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Professional pilots can take advantage of this Covid-19-induced downtime to “reset” and re-engage to be better on the backside of this crisis.

Flying is different now. The job is much harder now. It will continue to be different and become more challenging until Covid-19 is contained.

Inadvertant data-entry errors in aircraft flight management systems can have dire consequences.

A new approach to aviation safety includes studying what went right, not just what went wrong.

The FAA and Boeing can work together to get the 737 Max flying again. Over time, trust and confidence will be rebuilt.

Retribution against pilots for an honest mistake holds the potential to interfere with the prevention of future aviation incidents or accidents.

Upset prevention and recovery training is as useful for bizav pilots as for commercial pilots.

Guidance on implementing upset recovery programs has been vague, bu APS has set out to change that.

Aviation Performance Solutions has added an upset prevention and recovery training course for aviation safety inspectors and regulatory authorities.

Pilots need to be better educated about the risk of prescription and OTC drugs.

The FAA doesn’t hold on-demand operators to the same safety standards or level of oversight as the scheduled airlines, and this is a real problem.

A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.

Technology is a significant player in ensuring the safe experience the traveling public demands.

Pilot Report: Airbus A220: A clean sheet designed airliner optimized for 100-150 seats.

Automated takeoff systems require a human check and double check.

Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.

Fatigue can defeat the best pilots, procedures, and training—and if not properly managed can become a killer.

It is more difficult for pilots to switch tasks during the approach/landing phase of flight, leading them to forgo a go-around during an unstable approach.

ASAP is the final program in the aviation industry's safety arsenal.

LOSA captures normal pilot line performance and provides a snapshot of the operation.

Using data proactively can enhance safety, even for smaller operators.

This series will examine how bizav can benefit from the path airlines have laid out.

Human-factors can improve the dissemination of information.

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.

Attempting to take off or land on the wrong surface has significant risks—namely, takeoff or landing requirements might exceed the available runway length.

All signs point to the world ending by touchscreen

Procedural noncompliance currently is a top safety issue for the NBAA Safety Committee.

In aviation, it’s not defined by a paycheck.

Levels of risk during an approach vary depending on the pilot, approach, and environment.

“Safety is not a status you attain, but a never-ending process. It’s not a destination, but a journey. And the journey begins with leadership.”