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Another Runway Incident - in Austin

Incident: Fedex B763 and Southwest B737 at Austin on Feb 4th 2023 (Hear Audio)

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Runway Incident - In Hawaii

FAA To Hold Safety Summit In March on what some say are signs the system is weakening.

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Sleeping in the Cockpit

Why allowing pilots to sleep in the cockpit might improve airline safety.

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Depression, Anxiety, and the FAA

Having a mental health diagnosis in your medical record is not automatically disqualifying..

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Healthcare Avoidance

Study on healthcare avoidance behavior in pilots related to fear of aeromedical certificate loss.

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Single-Pilot Commercial Flights?

Is commercial aviation getting closer to flights that include single-pilot operations?

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Pilot Anxiety

The issue of pilot healthcare anxiety when experiencing chest pain

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Masculinity

Masculinity and Barriers to Seeking Counseling: The Role of Self-Compassion

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Trait

There is a dearth of trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) research within aviation.

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Suicidal Thoughts

Airplane pilot mental health and suicidal thoughts: a study via anonymous web-based survey.

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Pilot Fatigue

Pilot fatigue remains a high concern as carriers try to recapture revenue.

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Recovery

Recovery does not equal sobriety. Recovery at its core is Resilience in the face of adversity.

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Vitamin M

Study: Is Melatonin the cure for your sleep problems - Harvard Health®

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Neuroscience

Gut Feelings–the "Second Brain" in Our Gastrointestinal Systems - Scientific American®

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A Qualitative Study

The Impact of Work on Pilot's Personal Relationships Explored
in recent study.

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Enjoying Nature may Lessen Medications

Going for a walk in a park or along a lake or a tree-lined space may reduce the need for medication.

AN insightful interview with Michelle Wescott, a licensed professional counselor specializing in aviation psychology.

Watch Captain O's exclusive interview with Michelle Westcott where Michelle provides practical advice for those in the aviation community and their families.

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Dr. Tiger Describes steps you can take today to reduce stress in your life.

Watch Captain O's exclusive interview with Dr. Robyn Tiger, of the "Stress Free MD Podcast."

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