ON SECOND THOUGHT
On Second Thought is a monthly, live-streamed aviation safety video series. Eachhour-long episode dissects real-world Human Factor Behaviors to identify why pilots continue to make harmful decisions that put themselves and passengers in harm’s way. And most important, this series offers practical personal develop solutions to improve one’s Aeronautical Decision Making skills.
PRESENTERS: JOLIE LUCAS & HARVEY MADISON
Episodes
2 episodes
"When Automation Becomes the Risk"
Modern aviation relies heavily on automation to reduce workload and increase capability—but automation can also introduce new risks when it is misunderstood or over‑trusted.Aviators encounter automation traps through avionics modes and f...
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"Experience Is Valuable - Attention Is Invaluable"
Across the aviation system—whether flying, maintaining, managing traffic, ground handling, or being a passenger—attention is what turns experience into safety. Accidents are rarely prevented by a single decision; they are prevented when subtle ...
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Episode 1
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