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When Lessons Fade: The Tragedy of D-AXLA and the Importance of Respecting Maintenance Check Flights
On 27 November 2008, Airbus A320-232 D-AXLA crashed into the sea off the coast of Perpignan, France, killing all seven people onboard....
Capt. Mark Walton FRAeS
Jul 63 min read
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The Overlooked Threat: Non-Liquid Runway Contamination and the Gap in Certification Standards
When we think about runway contamination, regulatory standards and operational procedures tend to focus on water, snow, slush, and ice....
Capt. Mark Walton FRAeS
Jun 303 min read
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QNH Errors on Approach: A Small Setting with Big Consequences
Barometric pressure settings are one of the most basic inputs we handle on the flight deck - yet their significance is anything but...
Capt. Mark Walton FRAeS
May 303 min read
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Comparative Analysis of Aviation Decision-Making Models: Optimizing Cognitive Strategy and Operational Judgment
Abstract: Effective decision-making in aviation is foundational to the mitigation of operational risk and the assurance of flight safety....
Capt. Mark Walton FRAeS
May 255 min read
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