CHIRP

Sector: Aviation

  • Air Transport ILAHFFT – Monitoring automation and having clear CRM responsibilities

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    Steve Forward

    This report is taken from our US NASA ASRS [1]sister organisation’s CALLBACK publication Issue 533 (June 2024) and refers to some sobering consequences of a B767 crew’s VNAV interactions.  The Relief Pilot’s report is a little blunt in pointing out what wasn’t done correctly, and neither report really explores why this incident occurred with 3 pilots on the flight deck.…

  • 2023 Aviation Key Issues reported to CHIRP

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    Steve Forward
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    The attached pdf shows charts of the key issues reported to CHIRP in 2023 for Air Transport, General Aviation and Cabin Crew sectors.

  • CHIRP Aviation ‘About Us’ Video

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    CHIRP has recently produced an animated video (approx 4mins long) to highlight the key elements of our role and encourage awareness of our activities. The video can be accessed at the link below.

  • GA ILAHFFT – Annual maintenance inspection oversight

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    Steve Forward
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    This report is taken from our NASA ASRS [1]sister organisation’s CALLBACK publication Issue 531 (April 2024) and refers to a Cessna 188 incident that resulted from a mistake made during elevator cable maintenance work. The report highlights the value of reports being made by other than just pilots and controllers, and we commend the technician’s open and frank report…

  • CHIRP Aviation Training Video

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    CHIRP has recently produced an animated video (approx 6mins long) to highlight the key elements of our activities and encourage awareness of the CHIRP role and processes. The video can be accessed at the link below.

  • Air Transport ILAHFFT – One thing led to another on an approach

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    Steve Forward
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    What would you have done as PF or PM? This report is taken from our US NASA ASRS [1]sister organisation’s CALLBACK publication Issue 529 (February 2024) and refers to an ERJ-175 flight crew who describe a confusing and convoluted sequence of events during an approach where CRM and SOP performance is questioned by both pilots. The 2 reports seem…

  • GA ILAHFFT – All secure?

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    Steve Forward
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    Dear fellow aviators, the following account of a compound rigging and daily inspection error might be of interest, especially to those flying Standard Cirrus gliders, although I suppose similar battery installations can be found in many other types. My syndicate partner and I installed a new variometer and, in order to check its operability, we…

  • GA ILAHFFT – Always treat propellors as live

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    Steve Forward
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    [Taken from ‘Pilot Workshops.com’ https://pilotworkshop.com/tips/surprise-propeller-motion/]  One day a while ago, I jumped into my airplane for a quick local flight and was shocked when I turned on the master and the prop started turning. I shut off the master right away. Fortunately, nothing – and more importantly no one – was inside the prop arc. This…

  • CHIRP AIC P 007/2024

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    Steve Forward

    The CHIRP Aviation AIC P 007/2024 was published on 8th February 2024. Click on the link to access and download.

  • CHIRP Aviation AIC

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    Steve Forward

    The purpose and work of CHIRP Aviation is described within Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) P 007/2024 which can be accessed at the link below.

  • GA ILAHFFT – Blind landing

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    Steve Forward
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    I’m a GA pilot who utilises my small-group PA28 Warrior II for recreational purposes. At the point of writing, I have logged 296 flying hours of which the majority are on type, I’ve expanded my knowledge base by undertaking my IR(r), I fly often to stay current, and I have capabilities that have a limit…