risk management
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November 30, 2023
Soaring such as ours, which includes hang gliding, paragliding, and aerobatics, requires not only physical skill but also a robust mental approach to extract the best performance out of the day, competition, and general day-to-day flying. Psychology within our sport, plays a crucial role in both the pilot's performance and overall safety. Understanding and harnessing the mental aspects of soaring
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September 21, 2017
The FAA has standardized a risk assessment matrix based on the likelihood and severity of an event. A particular hazard is placed within the matrix, and the higher the hazard's position, the greater the focus on mitigating it should be.
Using this matrix is a very subjective process. One pilot might assess the likelihood of a mid-air collision with an airliner
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September 14, 2017
Orion Kingman writes this newsletter. He focuses on using the FAA's Risk Management to help pilots and organizations mitigate risks. I recommend taking notes at the end and discussing with fellow pilots over an after-flight beverage. Many times, it is a cultural change to become safer.
Applied Risk Management in Soaring
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