Fun with Stamps
It’s not that decision-makers ignore warnings. They know about them. But they also think about what acting on those warnings will cost, and what the odds are that predicted failures will ever come. Profit trumps safety every time.
Air-Minded: Air-Manned
The Federal Aviation Administration may ditch the word “airman.” One has to wonder how long it’ll be before the U.S. Air Force follows suit.
Air-Minded: These Boots Are Made for Flyin’
I don’t doubt the bad guys knew who we were and where we lived. Whether they planned to take us out on the eve of World War Three is another thing.
Air-Minded: a Catastrophic Breakdown
This wasn’t just something slipping through the cracks. It was a catastrophic breakdown in training, scheduling, and leadership.
Air-Minded: Following up on Eagles & Eagle Eyes
My friend Joe Coles, who publishes the excellent Hush Kit aviation blog, asked for my thoughts on the USAF’s new version of its legacy fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II.