RE: [Paddlewise] Safety Articles

From: Paul Ash <AshP_at_sundaytimes.co.za>
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:49:14 +0200
As a former private pilot, I used to read all the accident reports I
could get my hands on. It was often chilling stuff but I was constantly
reminded that flying is relentlessly and irrevocably unforgiving of
complacency and stupidity. Just like sea kayaking and river-running.

Despite the ghoulish nature of this kind of thing, a well-written
accident report works for me.

Paul

......Peter wrote: 

Too many years writing reports I guess but I'd like a combination in
say, four sections: 

    - Short summary of the facts

    - Descriptive interpretation

    - Concise conclusions

    - References

Another format that worked well for me was "Deep Trouble".

When I read accident reports I often learn something new but most
importantly I gain a reminder, an ambience, of the need for care and the
danger of complacency...... 
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