• Episode 3: Crew Resource Management and the Reluctant Safety Activist
    Apr 9 2024
    HawkEye podcast episode 3 is out! Titled 'Crew Resource Management and the Reluctant Safety Activist', Matt West interviews renowned crew resource management facilitator and aviation safety professional Randy Mains. We talk about his fascinating career journey, his experiences as a CRM instructor and the importance of personal connection in safety training. He also discusses his many books on the helicopter industry and his role as a safety activist. The conversation highlights the positive trends in helicopter safety and the advancements in safety technology. We explore the changing role of crews and the challenges of maintaining engagement in uncrewed aircraft operations, the importance of focusing on the basics in safety programs and the need for leadership buy-in. Finally, Randy shares his transition to writing children's books that teach important values and safety concepts. Randy is a distinguished and decorated combat pilot of over 13,000 flying hours and 47yrs of dedicated service, who earned numerous awards including: The Distinguished Flying Cross, Twenty-Seven Air Medals, and the Bronze Star Medal for his service during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division. For decades, Randy has been a safety leader in the HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) world, advocating for many changes to improve safety in this fast-paced and risk-filled sector. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wK4mjvIg2Mo?si=rv7S5Y3rLyy17Gph For more information about Randy or to contact him directly: Website: http://www.RandyMains.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbear3332 LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-mains-08534232/ #aviationsafety #aviationsafetypodcast #randymains #hawkaerosafety #hawkeyeaviationsafetypodcast #crewresourcemanagement #crm #humanfactors #hems #amrm
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 2 - Safety Innovation: The ATS Device.
    Mar 25 2024

    In this podcast, Matt West interviews Tyson Phillips from AT Systems about their revolutionary aviation safety product, the ATS Device.

    This incredible electronic training visor system enables immersive degraded visual environment (DVE) training and simulation. This includes variable scenario training and simulation of actual inadvertent instrument meteorological condition encounters (IIMC), whiteout and brownout conditions.

    The conversation spans multiple aviation topics, including the background of AT Systems, the importance of these types of safety products in the industry and the differences in spatial disorientation between fixed-wing and rotary-wing pilots.


    The conversation with Tyson focuses on the need for these types of training device in triggering realistic illusions and implementation of their low visibility flight training system. The talk includes the benefits of scenario-based training, organizations learning from accidents and the changing culture of organizations sharing their mistakes.


    ATS Systems Website

    ACT ARC Recommendation 23-2 Part 135 Helicopter Operations Spatial Disorientation Training

    USHST Spatial Disorientation induced by DVE (H-SE 127A)

    Hawk AeroSafety Website


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 1: We Speak The Same Safety Language
    Jun 7 2023

    Did you say food?

    In this first safety podcast Matthew takes an unusual approach to aviation safety by interviewing Juliette Floyd, Environment, Health and Safety Manager for the well renowned Kens Foods, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV.

    By looking at a different industry safety professionals approach, we can view the similarities and differences encountered in day-to-day safety operations and identify key takeaways to consider that can help us build on our own aviation safety programs. It quickly becomes apparent that regardless of the industry, we tackle the same challenges and often the simplest approaches work best.

    We hope you enjoy this fun and engaging chat!


    #hawkaerosafety

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    39 mins