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, proactively addresses aviation accidents by offering advanced, free training from top experts, focusing on competency and topics beyond minimum regulatory requirements like upset recovery.
The event highlights a critical gap in civil pilot training, which often neglects intensive academics, human factors, and high-altitude aerodynamics, contributing to recurring loss-of-control accidents.
Key speakers emphasize the dangers of complacency from automation and a focus on minimal compliance, advocating for continuous improvement, personal accountability, and a holistic approach to aviation safety that includes "soft skills."

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