Culture and Flight Safety in Military Aviation

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph L. Soeters ◽  
Peter C. Boer
The Ring ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Leonid Dinevich

Abstract The algorithm for bird radar echo selection was developed in Israel and has been successfully used for many years to monitor birds in periods of massive intercontinental migration in order to ensure flight safety in civil and military aviation. However, it has been found that under certain meteorological conditions the bird echo selection algorithm does not filter out false signals formed by atomized clouds and atmospheric inhomogeneities. Although the algorithm is designed to identify and sift false signals, some useful echoes from smaller birds are erroneously sifted as well. This paper presents some additional features of radar echoes reflected from atmospheric formations that can be taken into account to prevent the loss of useful bird echoes. These additional features are based on the use of polarization, fluctuation and Doppler characteristics of a reflected signal. By taking these features into account we can reduce the number of false signals and increase the accuracy of the bird echo selection algorithm. The paper presents methods for using radar echoes to identify species and sizes of birds, together with recommendations on using the data to ensure flight safety during periods of massive intercontinental bird migration.


Author(s):  
A. I. Savelev

The military professional training of cadets-military pilots in a military aviation university is conditioned by the trends in the development of military education, its prompt response to the personnel needs of the troops. Aviation units need military pilots who are ready to fulfill the official duties of crew commanders, to solve the urgent task of ensuring flight safety. Training of flight personnel for military aviation does not fully take into account the need to form cadets' competencies as an aviation commander and teacher, which will contribute to ensuring flight safety and increasing the combat potential of aviation units and subunits. The article deals with the problem of flight safety as a factor affecting the national security of Russia, paying attention to the causes of accidents and pilot errors. In the course of the study, it was proved that the military-professional activity of cadets-military pilots is the process of solving professional tasks that ensure the combat readiness of aviation units while observing flight safety conditions. Based on the content analysis of the command and methodological professional tasks based on the activity approach, the leading role of the command-methodological activity has been established. The functional approach and the principle of identification made it possible to identify the functions of the leading command-methodological activity (military flight training and educational, organizational and managerial). Arguments are given regarding the development of cadets not only a set of abilities for command-methodological activity, but also professionally important qualities that integrate command-methodological competence. The structure of competence (motivational-value, cognitive, activity components) is determined taking into account the specifics (leading type of activity) and features (a set of command and methodological professional tasks) of military professional activity. The criteria for the formation of the components of the command-methodical competence (professional purposefulness, intellectual potential, professional responsibility) have been identified. The methodological basis of the pedagogical system for the formation of the command-methodical competence of cadets-military pilots was formed by the system-structural, personality-activity, functional, modular, adaptive, technological and competence-based approaches. The results of the experimental work carried out in the branch of Military Educational-Research Centre of Air Force Air Force Academy in Syzran confirmed the dependence of the cadets' readiness for flight safety activities on the formation of command-methodological competence.


2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (7) ◽  
pp. 1049-1061
Author(s):  
Mehmet Burak Şenol

Purpose In this study, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for evaluating airworthiness factors were presented. The purpose of this study is to develop an acceptable rationale for operational activities in civil and military aviation and for design, production and maintenance activities in the aviation industry that can be used in-flight safety programs and evaluations. Design/methodology/approach In aviation, while the initial and continuing airworthiness of aircraft is related to technical airworthiness, identifying and minimizing risks for avoiding losses and damages are related to operational airworthiness. Thus, the airworthiness factors in civil and military aviation were evaluated under these two categories as the technical and operational airworthiness factors by the analytic hierarchy process and analytic network process. Three technical and five operational airworthiness criteria for civil aviation, three technical and nine operational airworthiness criteria for military aviation were defined, evaluated, prioritized and compared in terms of flight safety. Findings The most important technical factor is the “airworthiness status of the aircraft” both in civil (81.9%) and military (77.6%) aviation, which means that aircraft should initially be designed for safety. The most significant operational factors are the “air traffic control system” in civil (30.9%) and “threat” in the military (26.6%) aviation. The differences within factor weights may stem from the design requirements and acceptable safety levels (frequency of occurrences 1 in 107 in military and 1 in 109 in civil aircraft design) of civil and military aircraft with the mission achievement requirements in civil and military aviation operations. The damage acceptance criteria for civil and military aircraft are different. The operation risks are accepted in the military and acceptance of specific tasks and the risk levels can vary with aircraft purpose and type. Practical implications This study provides an acceptable rationale for safety programs and evaluations in aviation activities. The results of this study can be used in real-world airworthiness applications and safety management by the aviation industry and furthermore, critical factor weights should be considered both in civil and military aviation operations and flights. The safety levels of airlines with respect to our airworthiness factor weights or the safety level of military operations can be computed. Originality/value This is the first study considering technical and operational airworthiness factors as an MCDM problem. Originality and value of this paper are defining critical airworthiness factors for civil and military aviation, ranking these factors, revealing the most important ones and using MCDM methods for the evaluations of airworthiness factors for the first time. In civil aviation flight safety is the basic tenet of airworthiness activities in risk analysis, on the other hand in military aviation high levels of risks are to be avoided in peace training or operational tasks. However, even high risks have to be accepted during the war, if the operational requirements impose, as mission achievement is vital. The paper is one of a kind on airworthiness evaluations for flight safety.


2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonina Krutkow ◽  
Mieczysław Pigłas ◽  
Henryk Smoliński ◽  
Janusz Szymczak

Abstract The article describes statistical data regarding bird strikes with military aircraft (A/C) and analyses them applying the method of probabilistic criteria. The presented analytical materials can be used by planning undertakings aimed at ensuring flight safety in aviation organisations and at the airports.


Author(s):  
A. Bursala ◽  
O. Tcherednikov ◽  
V. Golub ◽  
Y. Trygub

On the example of helicopters, the topical issues of systematization and mathematical processing of statistical information taking from fault log sheetsto assess the level of reliability and flight safety of state aviation equipment are considered. The reliability of all helicopter systems must meet the pressing needs of defense capabilities and support the capabilities of the state aviation of Ukraine to carry out combat missions at the current level. Improving preparedness for assigned tasks will facilitate participation in combined operations with peacekeeping and NATO forces. The considered model of the system of aviation equipment on the example of helicopters consists of interdependent, jointly functioning, united by a single purpose of five subsystems of the corresponding type of specialty: “helicopter and engine”, “aircraft armament”,“aircraftequipment”, “avionics equipment”,“navigation and target acquisition system”. Realization and methodical approaches to the development of complex failuremodels of the elements of “helicopter and engine” system by types of helicopters are substantiated. The paper proposes to address on the example of helicopters the lines of approach the problem of assessing the real level of operational reliability and flight safety of aircraft to maintain their serviceable condition. When putting military aviation assets into operation according to the technical condition, using statistical models of reliability and flight safety, the important task of increasing resource indicators is solved, which requires improving the system of collecting, processing and analyzing information from fault log sheets.


2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariusz Zieja ◽  
Henryk Smoliński ◽  
Paweł Gołda

The article discusses the issue of air traffic safety in the context of aircraft combat readiness. Implemented methodological approaches to ensure security of civil and military aviation depend on the achieved level of safety The article points out selected aspects of data analysis in the field of flight safety gathered in IT systems functioning in civil and military aviation supporting the management of flight safety. Selected aspects of data analysis with different tools influencing the safety of flights are presented. The article also points to the role of the inspection functions and supervision at the stage of execution of normative acts on safety and conduct of flights and the implementation of projects to ensure flight safety. The development of projects firstly preventing air accidents is mentioned as an important action to support flight safety. Increasing level of flight safety in civil and military aviation requires searching for methods to support decisions and actions. The main aim is to develop such methods to support decisions which minimize the risk of errors.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Stuart D. H. Beveridge ◽  
Simon T. Henderson ◽  
Wayne L. Martin ◽  
Joleah B. Lamb

Abstract. Compared with other team settings, flight crew in air transport present a unique situation where the leader or supervisor regularly engages in active control. When the captain is assigned cognitively demanding pilot flying duties, the subordinate and often less experienced first officer must perform equally crucial monitoring and support duties. Using a systematic review methodology, this study reviews the reported effect of crew role assignment on flight safety outcomes. Our review identified 18 relevant studies and suggests crew performance factors linked to flight safety are affected by crew role assignment. Findings suggest a greater number of inherent obstacles may exist for optimal crew performance with the captain as pilot flying, raising the need for further specific research and policy review in this area.


Author(s):  
Joseph W. Wulfeck ◽  
Alexander Weisz ◽  
Margaret W. Raben ◽  
Inc. Jackson & Moreland ◽  
George O. Emerson
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