ASOG 2022 Focus Area: Aviation Safety (#aviationsafety)
Posted By: ASOG Safety Center
I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Never Assume." Unfortunately, when it comes to your aircraft and mission systems, this old phrase is still alive and correct – Check your Aircraft Configuration & Systems Multiple Times!
They say that there are two types of aircrew. "Those that have had an accident and those that will." Maybe that is not entirely true, but it has its possibilities (who is "they," anyway?).
If you operate as an ASO or non-rated crewmember on manned aircraft or with unmanned aircraft, check your aircraft & sensor systems multiple times during all phases of flight. For example, did the pilot put the landing gear down before landing, or if you fly an unmanned aircraft, do you have a good data link. Just because you turned on a system and it was good-to-go 30 minutes ago doesn't mean it's working or configured correctly now.
Many accident reports highlight that a crewmember was not regularly checking their aircraft configuration and mission systems. Don't be a statistic. Check your systems regularly and consistently, "just to be safe!"
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