Vector Online - In category Preflight and postflight

Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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Risky business

Preflight risk assessments can unlock communication and help create a strong safety culture. But you might have to overcome initial cynicism.

The dangers of aircraft icing

The polar jet is beginning its northward migration, bringing weather conditions perfect for producing ice on aircraft – both in the air and on the ground.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Aircraft owner and aircraft, Preflight and postflight, Rotary operations, Adventure aviation, Agricultural operations;

Posted 7 months ago

Sharing the lessons

In the middle of a firefighting op, we had an occurrence that taught us a lot about what to do better.

Posted in General safety, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, When things go wrong, Preflight and postflight;

Posted 18 months ago

Passenger briefings

You can never assume a passenger knows about the safety features of your aircraft, even if they’re labelled and you have a passenger briefing card. Read the articlePassenger briefings

Posted in Preflight and postflight;

Posted 6 years ago

It's not over till it's over - postflight checks

You’ve made a textbook approach and landing, and taxied to the parking area. You’ve quickly shut down the engine and run a cursory once-over of the after-landing checklist.

Posted in Preflight and postflight;

Posted 10 years ago