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Agostino Headlines GWBAA Safety Standdown

Agostino warns of inherent biases that come into play during stressful flight events.

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

May 8, 2016

Pilots must remain vigilant against biases that come into play when they encounter stressful flight situations, warned Bob Agostino, credited as father of the business aviation safety standdown concept. The keynote speaker at the 10th annual Greater Washington Business Aviation Association Safety Standdown, Agostino told attendees that even well trained professional pilots harbor biases that will affect their decision-making in critical situations.

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