Title:
Cognitive Bias in Aviation
Topic:
Learn About Decision Making For Safe Flight Operations.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, starting at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, April 9, 2026 00:00 GMT)
Brief Description:
This presentation explores how cognitive biases influence pilot decision-making in general aviation. Using real-world scenarios and accident case studies, Ken Solosky will explain how experienced pilots can still fall into predictable thinking traps. Additionally, Ken will offer practical cockpit strategies to recognize and counter these biases before they lead to errors.
About Your Speaker:
Ken Solosky is a helicopter and airplane rated certified flight instructor and he served as the chief pilot for the New York City Police Department Aviation unit during the 9/11 attacks on the world trade center buildings. Retired from the NYPD now, Ken is an Associate Professor of Aviation at SUNY-Farmingdale. Ken is Master Instructor with NAFI and SAFE, and a 2025 AOPA Flight Training Experience “Distinguished Instructor”. Ken will teach you strategies to make better decisions while acting as pilot in command. This will help make you a safer pilot.
Select Number:
GL13141821
Seating:
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Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thanks to Aircraft Spruce Company
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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