Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

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Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists. Legislation would allow waivers for transponder use, and it doesn’t require ADS-B ...

Credit: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Fuel exhaustion accidents are common in general aviation. They are far less common in commercial, professionally flown operations. The NTSB database shows ...

As a result, the F-16 crashed nearly eight seconds after takeoff. Both pilots and nine French service members on the ground were killed when the Greek F-16 slammed into other planes ready for takeoff.

After the seat belt comes the initial nest building. Headset adjusted and water bottle stowed. Seat full back and full down, oxygen checked, parking brake set, battery switch on, voltage checked.

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