Title:
Decision Fatigue- The Hidden Cause Behind Rotorcraft Fatalities
Topic:
Decision Fatigue: The Leading Hidden Cause of Helicopter Fatal Accidents—and How to Stop It
Speaker(s):
Gary 'GPS' Guy in the Pink Shirt Reeves
Brief Description:
4-Hour Class: The biggest—and least understood—cause of fatal accidents in helicopter operations is decision fatigue. Despite advances in GPS, iPad and tablet technology, autopilots, and terrain/traffic systems, accidents among air medical, tour, and charter operators are getting worse—not better. This must-attend four-hour course will use three fatal US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident reports to show how mental overload, overreliance on technology, and lack of targeted training led to tragic outcomes. Attendees will work together to analyze each case and identify what could have prevented it. This course is vital for safety management system managers, safety officers, and rotor craft pilots who are serious about preventing the next fatal accident—before it happens.
Select Number:
SW19142203
Location of Seminar:
Verticon 2026 - Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Room B404
Atlanta, GA 30313
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KOSH
Seating:
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Gary "GPS", Guy in the Pink Shirt, Reeves is the 2019 FAA National CFI of the Year and one of the most experienced GPS / Avionics IFR instructor in the world. He has two decades and >8,800 hours of real-world experience flying over 50 different aircraft types in every US state and, internationally, "GPS" will share pro-tips and techniques that go far beyond other good instructors and training programs.
Learn More https://pilotsafety.org/rotor
Sponsored by https://www.avemco.com
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
½ Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Human Factors Promotion
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