Pilot Proficiency

Bombardier’s Safety Standdown

Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:57 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Bombardier's Safety Standdown, founded in 1996 by Bob Agostino, originated from an internal need to address recurring aviation accidents by enhancing pilot competency and providing advanced training beyond minimum regulatory requirements.
It evolved into a leading, free-to-attend industry event, distinguished by its focus on in-depth topics like high-altitude aerodynamics, human factors, and upset recovery, delivered by subject-matter experts to fill critical gaps in civilian pilot training.
The Standdown strongly advocates for a cultural shift in aviation safety, urging the industry to move beyond complacency and minimum standards towards continuous improvement, personal accountability, and a renewed emphasis on fundamental airmanship and "soft skills" in an increasingly automated cockpit environment.

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Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.