Rich Martindell
Aviation & Safety Consultant
University of Southern California trained aircraft accident investigator and safety program manager.
Experienced in risk analysis, management and mitigation and establishing compliance programs for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trained disaster planner recognized by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
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Category Archives: Cockpit Resource Management
Gathering Flight Planning Information
How do you get your weather and NOTAM information when you flight plan? You now have multiple options besides phoning the Flight Service Station (FSS) and getting the information the old fashion way from a briefer. One important thing to consider is if the … Continue reading
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Tagged aviation weather, DUAT, DUATS, flight planning, NOTAMs
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Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management
In most cases teaching someone the skills to fly an airplane is pretty straight forward. I have heard instructors say, “With enough bananas I can teach anybody to fly.” What’s difficult is teaching people how to think in an aviation … Continue reading
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Tagged aeronautical decision making, pilot error
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Maintaining Your Skills as a Pilot
What are you doing to maintain and improve your piloting skills and knowledge? All of us who have spent any time flying know that the skills and knowledge are perishable and you have to work at keeping yourself sharp and … Continue reading
Why I like the Wings Pilot Proficiency Program
I’ve been giving seminars on the new WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program and have been asked to objectively evaluate my enthusiasm for it. Why is it better than the old Wings program? First, and foremost, the new WINGS program puts each … Continue reading
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