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  Recurrent Scenario Training (RST) for Pilots: Enhancing Safety and Proficiency Introduction In aviation, skills can degrade over time if not practiced regularly. Traditional recurrent training often focuses on checklists and maneuvers, but modern pilots need more than that — they need decision-making, risk management, and situational awareness skills . Recurrent Scenario Training (RST) bridges this gap by using realistic, scenario-based exercises to keep pilots sharp and ready for real-world challenges. What Is Recurrent Scenario Training (RST)? Recurrent Scenario Training is continuing education for pilots that applies Scenario-Based Training (SBT) principles on a recurring schedule. Unlike standard recurrent training, RST places pilots in dynamic, realistic scenarios that test technical skills, judgment, and workload management. Examples of RST scenarios include: Managing an unexpected system failure during an IFR approach Responding to ATC communication errors or diversio...

  Pilot Decision Enhancement: The Key to Safer and Smarter Aviation Keywords: pilot decision-making, aviation safety, aeronautical decision-making, situational awareness, human factors, flight training, CRM, decision support systems, pilot judgment, aviation technology. Introduction In the world of aviation, every decision a pilot makes has the potential to affect hundreds of lives, millions of dollars, and the reputation of entire airlines. While modern aircraft are designed with advanced automation and redundant safety systems, the human factor remains the most critical element in flight safety . This is why pilot decision enhancement —the continuous improvement of pilots’ ability to assess, decide, and act under pressure—has become a central focus of aviation safety programs worldwide. Enhancing pilot decision-making is not merely about making quick choices; it’s about making the right choices under complex, high-stress, and time-sensitive situations. This article explore...

  Will AI Replace Human Pilots? The Future of Autonomous Flight in Aviation Introduction The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human pilots has long captured both fascination and fear. From autopilot systems introduced decades ago to today’s AI-powered flight management tools , technology continues to redefine what’s possible in aviation. But as AI becomes more sophisticated—capable of autonomous decision-making , real-time weather navigation , and even emergency response —the question arises: Will AI truly replace human pilots, or will it simply assist them? This article explores how AI is reshaping aviation, the current limitations, regulatory challenges, and what the future might look like for pilots in an increasingly automated sky. The Evolution of Automation in Aviation To understand the possibility of AI replacing pilots, it’s important to look back. Automation in aviation is not new—it has evolved steadily for nearly a century. 1930s: The first autopilot was i...