Tag Archives: aviation

Does Automation Diminish Our Basic Skills?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by D. Mark Jackson

Pilot Patrick Smith has another interesting article on cockpit automation and flight safety, something this blog has considered before. Has automation reduced pilots’ basic “stick and rudder” skills?  His answer:  “Probably, yes.” But the more interesting discussion is how automation … Continue reading →

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Does Technology Make You Complacent?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Is autopilot dangerous? The National Transportation Safety Board is holding a three-day conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss pilot and air traffic controller professionalism, including whether automation makes pilots complacent.  The New York Times reports: Automation is generally considered a positive development … Continue reading →

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Using Aviation Checklists To Improve Your Work

Posted on May 14, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

(updated below) I’ve nearly finished reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. In developing his surgical checklist, Dr. Gawande looked at examples from aviation, which has a long and successful history of using checklists to improve safety. Below are checklists for … Continue reading →

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