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‘On Second Thought’: A New Way to Improve Safety

Monthly livestreamed series explores human factors and behavioral traps in aviation decision making.

New show is set to debut early next year
New show is set to debut early next year. [Credit: On Second Thought]
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Key Takeaways:

  • "On Second Thought" is a new monthly livestreamed video series, premiering January 20, 2026, aimed at improving aviation safety by analyzing pilot decision-making and human factors in accidents.
  • Co-hosted by aviation advocates Jolie Lucas and Harvey Madison, and produced by John Teipen, the series uses expert insights to help pilots understand and mitigate common behavioral traps and risks identified in FAA/NTSB reports.
  • Viewers are eligible for FAA WINGS credit, and Avemco policyholders who subscribe can receive a 5 percent discount on their insurance.
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When there is an aviation accident or incident, one of the first things that happens is the Monday morning quarterbacking. Often, the discussions focus on the decision making of the pilot involved—and sometimes, we see ourselves in the pilot.

What would you do if you were in that situation?

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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