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Command excellence through safety.(The Initial Approach Fix)
May 1, 2009... The Chief of Naval Operations and the Commander Naval Safety Center are proud to announce the winners of the CNO Aviation-Related safety awards for CY 2008
CNO Aviation Safety Award
These award winners are recognized for their professionalism, commitment to excellence, solid...
Focus on fatigue.(The Initial Approach Fix)
May 1, 2009... For most aviators there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to be done. So, where does proper rest fit into your priorities? Our aeromedical experts want you to know that fatigue can kill, and everyone involved in naval aviation must be aware of this insidious...
Wake-up call in the desert.(AEROMEDICAL--FATIGUE)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
I have been told Navy flying is far more dangerous than Army flying. The argument asserts that flying over land affords you terrain references and contrasts, more accessible fuel, and emergency-landing sites; all you have at sea is an infinite expanse of water. The...
Couple up: the fogging was so severe the HUD's combining glass was coated with condensation, which caused the symbology to fade under the moisture.
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
The Hornet often is described as so advanced the only limiting factor is the pilot at the controls. The aircraft has all the bells and whistles expected of a modern fighter, with the operational simplicity suitable for a single-seat aviator. On a late-night recovery...
Power! Power! Waveoff!
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
I was on a typical flight over Afghanistan, about halfway through our six-month deployment. We had seen little port time and had spent a lot of time conducting operations-at-sea in OIF and OEF.
My copilot and I had noticed the angle-of-attack (AOA) gauge was...