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The document titled "2nd Quarter FY24 Awards" lists the recipients of various safety awards in the Air Force. The awards include the Aircrew Safety Award, Explosives Safety, Aviation Maintenance Safety, Pilot Safety, Safety Career Professional, Unit Safety Representative, Flight Line Safety, Weapons Safety Professional, and Unit Safety Weapons Standardization. The recipients are from different Air Force bases across the United States. The document provides a comprehensive list of the individuals and units recognized for their contributions to safety. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the hazards due to lost link status of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Topics discussed are the impact of interruptions in the datalink between RPA and the ground control station (GCS), challenges of risk mitigation and maintenance due to geographical distances between the aircrew and weather conditions, and need for a policy on RPA aviation safety and reporting practice by the Aviation / Airmen Safety Action Program (ASAP).

The article reports tha the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) routinely operate in the battlespace from 60 feet to FL600 and carry a variety of weapons and payloads. Many of the challenges RPA operations and their sustained integration pose have yet to be fully examined and mitigated. An experienced crew comprised of acting as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), a Sensor Operator (SO) and an Instructor Pilot (IP).

The article focuses on challenges with aircrew fatigue. Topics discussed include fatigue as a factor in high-visibility accidents including Asiana Flight 214 cited by the US National Transportation Safety Board, cost associated with fatigue-related mishaps, and development of the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST) by the Air Force under the Small Business Innovation Research based on the Sleep, Activity, Fatigue and Task Effectiveness (SAFTE) model validated by US Department of Defense.

The article discusses the various issues associated with the King 21 Breakways, an aircraft malfunctioning resulting in air-flight collision. It mentions that flight crews highlight the need of Helicopter Aerial Refueling (HAR) for HC-130P "Combat King" and HH-60G "Pave Hawk" aircraft to avoid disastrous in-flight collision. It further focuses on the challenges associated with the flying of workhorse C-130 Hercules.

The article discusses the importance of repeat, recur and Cannot Duplicate (CND) discrepancies in flying. It provides a definition of repeat discrepancy and offers an example of aircraft taking off from Ramstein Air Base with a previously corrected pilot reported discrepancy. It defines a recurring discrepancy and presents the same aircraft in Ramstein AB as an example. It explains CND and gives a Hazard report generated by a U.S. Air Force aircrew which recommends changes to Mx policy.

The article presents true story of Captain Charlie Szar, the Aircraft commander of Gecko 12 Wingman aircraft, who has spent eight hours on the top of an Afghan mountain in a blinding snow storm in Afghanistan. It states that Gecko 12 flight was ordered to secure the injured Afghan Military Force member and to recover an injured Special Forces soldier. It notes that GECKO 12 experienced an inadvertent IMC, an action of entering Instrument Meteorological Conditions unintentionally.

The article discusses the significance of ensuring safety to all wing members to prevent fatality. The author mentions that taking one's responsibility especially when it comes to following the path that leaders impart. He cites tips on how members can take of themselves, such as not to drink when about to drive, to buckle up the seatbelt at all times and carry always the driver's license.

The article presents the real life event of Lt. Col. Kevin Henry. It cites the experiences of Henry while he was in a flying combat mission in the AOR in March of 2006 wherein he experienced the first pangs of what would become one of the most serious cases of decompression. It reveals the struggle of Henry flying an aircraft and his other ailments that can be associated with his work.

The article focuses on guidelines issued by the U.S. Air Mobility Command (AMC) to their pilots as part of their Marshaling Team Training. It is inferred that taxiing accidents happen as a result of a lack of understanding in the signals exchanged by the flight crew and the ramp personnel. Pointers on avoiding mishaps like using visual taxi references and using the marshaler and wing walker as back-up are also presented.

The article focuses on the factors that may cause airplane landing mishaps. Incidents such as the KC-135 engine pods striking the runway due to improper crosswind controls are recounted and are reported to have caused $1.8 million in damages, all due to errors of the aircrew. The author narrates a story about a KC-135 crew in a refueling mission with a C-17 aircraft that led to a landing mishap in Bulgaria. His acknowledgement of the story as fictitious and his explanation are given.

The article announces monthly awards given to air force personnel. Award of Distinction for Aircrew Safety was given to Lieutenant Robert N. Schoeneberg and Captain Geoffrey M. Steeves of the 394th Combat Training Squadron, for controlling an over-speeding aircraft. Award of Distinction for Pilot Safety was given to Captain Garrin W. Powers of the 75th Fighter Squadron, for handling an engine failure in aircraft, and safe landing. Award for Weapons Safety was given to Matt Pederson for heading an overhaul of weapons safety program of the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center.

The article focuses on crew rest of aviators which is the allowed 12 hours of non-duty time including eight hours of uninterrupted sleep prior to a flight. Breaking crew rest is grounds for taking an aviator off a flight. The author related his experience where he was put in a position to fly a plane even when he was in a physically exhausted state.

Presents the winners of military aeronautics safety awards in the United States Air Force. Aircrew safety; Flight safety; Crew chief safety; Ground safety; Pilot safety; Unit safety; Weapons safety; 12th Reconnaissance Squadron of the Ninth Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base.

Focuses on the challenges faced by air pilots in avoiding birds. Lack of specific guidance available about the proper pilot response for avoiding birds; Number of bird strikes reported to the Bird Air Strike Hazard annually; Factor influencing the amount of time required to perceive an object to be avoided; Ways to avoid birds in airspace.

Relates the experience of a fighter plane pilot during a practice tactical qualification check with a night air refueling in the U.S. Weather forecast during the tactical inspection; Mechanical problems of the plane before the practice; Impact of the disorientation on the control of aircraft.

Relates the authors' experiences of flying in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Missions of the aircrew in the squadron with operating in Iraq; Performance of the F/A-18F in the Persian Gulf; Difficulty in fighting complacency.

This article reports that flying long-duration sorties in the B-1, or any airframe, presents numerous challenges to an aircrew--not a few of which are physiological in nature. The physiological effects of long duration sorties are insidious and cumulative. Once you start taking out withdrawals from your sleep bank, your reaction time is slower. It's essential you recognize this fact and plan accordingly. Maintenance can work miracles. The emergency isn't over for the crewmembers until the engines are shut down and you have safely egressed from the airplane.

This article presents information on monthly award winners of air crew safety. On the afternoon of June 9, the crew of Sentry 05 plus one observer had an uneventful takeoff from Cold Lake Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Sentry 05 was cleared to the tactical frequency by a student engineer and directed to the orbit. The mission crew began to power up aircraft mission systems, but were unable to because of a computer malfunction. Sentry 05 continued to a maintenance orbit to attempt troubleshooting and burn down fuel for an eventual return to base. Approximately 45 minutes into the flight, while established in the orbit at 240 knots indicated air speed, the flight crew heard a loud pop in the pilot's overhead panel and noticed severe electrical arcing, smoke, flames and burning debris falling from the panel.

Relates the flight experiences of a pilot. Significance of evaluating the situation and the options by a pilot; Occurrence of an accident during a flight where the pilot was forced to fly the B-1 bomber alone; Failure of the leading edge slats to extend during one flight; Solution of the flight crews on the failed slats.

Relates the accounts of a flight crew on a flight mission in Afghanistan. Occurrence of a Troops in Contact situation and the flight crews where asked to respond to the area; Details of the combat encountered by the aircraft; Complaint of the author regarding fatigue during the long flight missions; Recommendation of the go-pills, an amphetamine that keeps the flight crews alert.

Focuses on the importance of planning and decision making in the prevention of aviation accidents. Risk factors associated with landing and take-off; Significance of the mind-set of flight crews to the occurrence of accidents; Information on the implementation of policies regarding rejected take-offs in the U.S. in 1998.

Focuses on Crew Resource Management (CRM), a program division of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Objective of the program; Information on the skills for effective CRM; Role of instructors and examiners in the teaching and practice of good CRM skills. INSETS: The Three Phases to the CRM Training Program;Some ideas to help instructors and evaluators integrate CRM into.

Presents information on cockpit automation. Philosophy of Major Steve Griffin, chief of Wing Standardization and Evaluation for the 445 AW, on the automatic functions of the C-141C aircraft; Relation of a pilot's comfort level in an airplane and with new automation on his or her familiarity with it; Description of the Flight Management System in a C-141C; Suggestions of instructors for pilots having too much of automation.

Focuses on the importance situational awareness on aircraft flying. Information on routine local proficiency flight; Role of experience of aircrew in developing situational awareness; Significance of Crew Resource Management on situational awareness.

Focuses on the prevention of aircraft mishaps in the U.S. Importance of safety in aviation operations; Accountability of an aircrew in aircraft mishaps; Relevance of implementing the Air Force Core Values.

Presents a story about a major who neglected his job during the flight of C-141 aircraft. Information on his birthday celebration; Experiences of crew members during the flight; Decision of the head of the crew concerning the attitude of his member.

Reports on the Annual United States Air Force Air Reserve Command Crew Resource Management (CRM) Conference which was held from July 25 to 26, 2001 at the Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Speakers of the conference; CRM issues discussed at the conference.

The article features Rook 71, a crew that was assigned as Operational Mission Evaluation (OME) for pilot in upgrade training. Aside from that, Rook 71 was also scheduled as an overseas mission for pilot in requalification training. The crew includes an evaluator pilot (EP), instructor boom (IB) operator and new boom operator (FB).

The article announces awards given to several U.S. Air Force (USAF) pilots including the Aircrew Safety award of distinction to Captain (Capt.) John M. Peskar, the Pilot Safety award to Capt. Andrew M. Gray, and the Weapons Safety award to Staff Sergeant (Sgt.) Matthew T. Cleburn.

The article discusses the bond that exists between U.S. Air Force members. It cites that the bond begins during basic training, usually at a service academy or Officer Candidate School (OCS). It examines the sameness that it is felt between men working on an aircraft such as mechanics and aircraft crew. It presents the view of author C. V. Glines on the bond between airmen as written in his book "The Compact History of the United States Airf Force."

Emphasizes the effect of crew fatigue on the safe execution of tactical airlift missions in the Middle East Area of Responsibility. Responsibilities fulfilled by aircraft commanders prior to the start of the mission; Information on the execution of airlift missions; Aircraft used during airlift missions; Factors that contribute to crew fatigue.

Presents a list of the mishap-free flying hours of the flight crews of the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command as of March 2006. Michael W. Tedford of the Presidential Airlift Squadron; David A. Weidner of the 179th Airlift Wing; Andre P. Naude of the 1st Airlift Squadron; Josephine M. Timms of the Presidential Airlift Squadron; John Chan of the 458th Airlift Squadron.

The article discusses some considerations for a safe parachute landing fall ejection and some ideas for safety officers responsible for training aircrews. The author shares some of the situations he encountered, without proper briefing regarding safety prior to his ejection. Some of these considerations might be useful for officers and commanders who conduct aircrew training, including Air Force incident response team members, for safety and medical purposes.

Features various awards of distinctions in air safety for July 2005 in the United States Air Force. Aircrew safety; Pilot safety; Flight line safety.

Presents an article about a day as an operation Iraqi freedom airlift crew on the C-130 Hercules transport in Iraq. Mission of the flight crew; Problems encountered during the flight; Description of the former Iraqi MiG base.

Provides information on several factors affecting the landing and take-off of aircraft from runways in the U.S. Reasons behind a reduction in the acceleration capability of aircraft; Issuance of rules and safety limitations relating to aviation; Significance of the Runway Condition Reading to flight crews.

Relates a conversation between a military air pilot and his co-pilot about bird strikes in aircraft. Altitude of the plane; Flight itinerary; Techniques for avoiding bird strikes.

Describes the actions of the crew of Joyce 61, a C-130H aircraft from the Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, to safely recover the aircraft after the emergency problems it experienced during a October 8, 1998 training mission. Description of the problem of the aircraft; Problem and systems analysis; Effective crew resource management and operational risk management with the crew effort.