Expert Insights
Aviation Experts share their insights into being the best aviator you can be.
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Mental PerformanceHow do pilots make decisions? What mindset helps them make those decisions? And what hinders their performance in the air? In this installment of our Expert Insights video series, Tammy Barlette, a retired US Air Force fighter pilot and founder of Crosscheck Mental Performance Training, speaks about the psychological challenges pilots face when they are flying. She highlights four key areas: breaking free from perfectionism, the power of setting (and achieving) process-based goals, overcoming failures and mistakes with curiosity, and turning nervousness into excitement for the mission. FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by Jeppesen ForeFlight |
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Survival EquipmentAfter an off-airport landing in a remote area, it’s important to know what to do next. What kind of gear should you carry with you, and how can you best use that gear to survive while you wait for rescue? From knives to space blankets, tinder to signaling mirrors, outdoor survival expert and pilot Doug Ritter, founder of Equipped to Survive, will show you what equipment will increase your chances of beating the odds in the wilderness. FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) |
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Risk ManagementRisk Management is not a fun topic to think about, and many pilots get it wrong, says US Coast Guard pilot Justin Moore. But fun or not, assessing and dealing with risk is essential in order to maintain a safety mindset before, during, and after every flight. “Safe so far does not translate into safe forever,” he says. In this Expert Insights video series, Moore encourages pilots to think of risk management in terms of four easy questions. He maintains that simplifying the task will help pilots make better go- or no-go decisions. FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by SiriusXM Aviation |
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Crash ConsiderationsEvery pilot knows that it’s not a matter of if but rather when they will experience their first in-flight emergency, so it’s important to know how to correctly respond. What are some of the considerations to keep in mind? What actions and gear can make such an event survivable? In this course, professional pilot and accident investigator Melanie A. Folcik Barillaro argues that every crash is survivable and gives us insights into how pilots can enhance their chances during a crash landing, what investigators look for after a crash, and how the lessons learned from every accident improve overall aviation safety. FAA WINGS credit eligible. | Sponsored by Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) |