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.
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…
Flight Instructing is About More Than Just Logging Hours
No individual can enhance aviation safety as much as a flight instructor. Here’s why I’ve held my flight instructor certificate for more than 50 years.After earning my private pilot certificate in the early 1970s, I couldn’t …
