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Idled Qantas pilots make errors after returned to active duty, report says
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Australian flag carrier Qantas finds that pilots who have not flown for long periods due to the COVID-19 pandemic are making mistakes such as beginning take-off with the parking brake on, and misidentification of altitude as airspeed. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Perishable skill set. If you don't use it you lose it.
Shouldn’t they then be taken through refresher training rather than letting them make these mistakes which may result in some serious problems?
They are being taken through extensive refresher training. Very extensive. Most other reputable airlines are doing the same. But at the end of the day.. still human. It takes a while to get back into one's rhythm. At least it's being reported and acknowledged rather than swept under the rug..
Sim training is good but sim world still isn’t the real world.
Agreed, but sim training is very good - especially for procedural training (which is where these errors are). That said, I know Qantas also conducted over 200 empty flights in the actual aircraft (both B787 and A380) as part of the crew re-introduction. They are taking it very seriously, and spending huge $$ in recognition of the issue. I'm sure many other airlines with long term stood down crew are doing the same.
Yes, I’m sure. Being one of the world’s oldest and safest airlines with no fatalities in its history, they have a reputation that’s hard to beat. I think they like to keep it that way.
Great country, great airline, good history. QANTAS - Queensland And Northern Territories Air Services - no “U” after Q in the name…….a little bit of aviation trivia! ð¦
Great country, great airline, good history. QANTAS - Queensland And Northern Territories Air Services - no “U” after Q in the name…….a little bit of aviation trivia! ð¦
Not a great country any more. Their covid fear porn coupled with quarantine camps has them going all CCP.
Damn shame.
Damn shame.
That’s just a matter of opinion! All countries reserve the right to do that. Look at NZ and Singapore. Want to go there, then you gotta comply. End of story.
Keep in mind, the US was closed to Europe and the UK until early November, 2021!!
Keep in mind, the US was closed to Europe and the UK until early November, 2021!!
Freedom is something that is taken for granted in many countries - until you lose it. But when in Rome.... :)