Hawaii: Vuichard Safety Session 1

Vuichard Safety Program

20/02/2024
18:00
130 Iolana Pl, Honolulu, HI 96819
Magnum Helicopters, Honolulu Airport
Hawaii: Vuichard Safety Session 1
Leocopter

Part 1 – Human Factors Accidents in Helicopter Operations

Goals

Based on the in-depth analysis of Claude Vuichard it is the goal to Impart helicopter pilots and trainees a comprehensive understanding of accidents caused by human factors, particularly control and decision errors.
Prevent negative transfer that leads to helicopter accidents by applying the safety tips posted on the VRASF home page.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a thorough understanding of human factors causes of helicopter accidents.
  • Analysis of control and decision errors as a major cause of human factors accidents in helicopter operations.
  • Understand the role of negative transfer in these accidents.
  • Apply specific preventive measures as described by Claude Vuichard to reduce human factors accidents.

Syllabus

  • Human Factors causes in helicopter accidents
  • Claude Vuichard’s analysis of the causes of helicopter accidents: A human factors perspective
  • Control Errors: understanding and mitigation strategies
  • Decision Errors: analysis and prevention techniques
  • Negative Transfers: impact and avoidance measures
  • Special measures taken by Claude Vuichard to prevent Human Factors accidents

Part 2 – Unintendend IMC or VFR into IMC

Goals

Based on the in-depth analysis of Claude Vuichard it is the goal to Impart helicopter pilots and trainees a comprehensive understanding of accidents caused by Unintended IMC, particularly the main risks of UIMC

  • Recognize possible risks of UIMC in your operation
  • Learn recovery techniques in case of UIMC

Learning Objectives

  • Thorough understanding of the main risks that could lead to a UIMC
  • How operational stress can lead to a UIMC
  • Stress management in case of UIMC
  • Understanding of the role of negative transfers in UIMC accidents
  • Implementation of special preventive measures to mitigate UIMC accidents

Syllabus

  • UIMC accidents, a main risk in helicopter operation
  • Typical weather situations that can easily lead to a UIMC situation
  • Decisions triggers to avoid a UIMC
  • Key points to recover from a UIMC every pilot must know and must be trained for
  • What operators can do to prevent UIMC accidents

 

 

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