July - August 2005 - Vol 9 No 4
Complete issue - 11 Mb PDF document
Cover story
JAL 123: 520 Lost - It's 20 years since the world's worst single aircraft airliner accident.
What went wrong?
Slippery - Down the strip sideways.
Blackout - Saved by the Sabre.
Mix up - Wrong tank selection.
The right stuff
High achiever - Award winner.
Flying Ops
GPS for dummies - Tips and techniques.
Wrong way - TCAS interpretation.
Runway incursions - A worrying trend.
Sleep hygiene - Healthy habits.
Cabin Crew
Evacuate - Speed saves.
Airworthiness
Bolt from the blue - Lightning strikes.
Channel squeeze - Radio requirements.
Also:
Leading edge
Down by satellite - GPS landing systems.
Safety Rules
This issue's safety rules information includes:
- Ground warning systems mandated
- AOC fleet additions streamlined
- Apply now for your photo licence
ATSB supplement
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
- TCAS advisory
- Aerial campaign management
- Safety briefs
Regulars
Readback - Flak and flattery.
Flight notes - Aviation safety news.
Short Final - Reflections on the state of aviation.
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