Threat and Error Management (TEM) for Helicopter Operations

Here’s one for the helicopter community. An introduction to the principles of threat and error management with a particular focus on how it affects rotary wing operations.

In helicopter operations, the TEM model is particularly valuable due to the unique challenges and operational complexities involved. Helicopter pilots often face varied and dynamic environments, such as adverse weather conditions, confined landing zones, and low-altitude operations. The TEM model helps pilots anticipate, detect and manage threats, errors and Undesired Aircraft States (UAS, and keep margins of safety.

Human Factors workbook – CASA

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has put together this Human Factors workbook for pilots, an interesting series of PDF booklets and accompanying videos covering topics such as Safety Culture, Human Performance, Decision Making, TEM and more. It also includes a workbook. Well worth a look, click on the link below.

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