One of the major reasons ASOG came about is to make a small contribution to aviation (+ aerial remote-sensing) and a big contribution to the Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) profession. One significant area is Aviation Safety and how the ASO is a critical part of the “Safety Net” (this includes unmanned sensor operators who support a drone operator…as a crew).
Take a look at this webpage and review the Accident archives related to the ASO community (Flight Type – Aerial photography, Ambulance, Calibration, Cinematography, Fire Fighting, Geographical, Meteorological, Military, Survey/Patrol/Reconnaissance, and Topographic):
B3A / Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives
One negative trend I see with accidents that appear to have an ASO onboard is the term “PAX on board” which could mean that not enough emphasis (knowing who’s a PAX and who’s a Crew member, training, CRM, etc.) given to this critical crew position.
What other trends do you see?
ASOG Desk Editor (Patrick)
(Image: Wikimedia Commons – Guillaume Normand)
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