Explore the concept of the “last minute” and  examine the case for better preparation, both by managers and flight crews, for decisions in time-critical situations. This presentation will look at case studies and  the role of aviation history, managing doubt, the importance of communications, and the use of data analysis to understand what actually happens, not just in accidents but in “nearly happened” events.

Speaker:  Capt. John Frearson, formerly of Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and author of "Operational Safety for Aviation Managers"