May 7, 2026
When a Standard Instrument Departure Becomes Hazardous to Your Professional Health

A routine standard instrument departure turns into a career-defining moment when poor cockpit communication and rushed decisions lead to a serious SID deviation. In this episode, Rob Mark shares how one flight exposed the dangers of weak Crew Resource Management and the hard lesson that remaining silent can be just as risky as making the wrong call.
ATC: 45 Years After the PATCO Strike
Welcome to another episode of Stories about Flying I’m Rob Mark Air Traffic Control 45-Years After the PATCO Strike Giving credit where it’s due, Sean Duffy’s leadership of the Department of Transportation, over the past 18 months, has led to m…
Armchair Accident Investigators
Welcome to another episode of Stories about Flying. I'm Rob Mark. Av Web published a poll last year asking readers whether armchair accident analysis had gotten out of hand. Slightly more than 600 people responded, claiming it absolutely was beca…