In this podcast, Matt West interviews Tyson Phillips from AT Systems about their revolutionary aviation safety product, the ATS Device.

This incredible electronic training visor system enables immersive degraded visual environment (DVE) training and simulation. This includes variable scenario training and simulation of actual inadvertent instrument meteorological condition encounters (IIMC), whiteout and brownout conditions.

The conversation spans multiple aviation topics, including the background of AT Systems, the importance of these types of safety products in the industry and the differences in spatial disorientation between fixed-wing and rotary-wing pilots.

The conversation with Tyson focuses on the need for these types of training device in triggering realistic illusions and implementation of their low visibility flight training system. The talk includes the benefits of scenario-based training, organizations learning from accidents and the changing culture of organizations sharing their mistakes.

ATS Systems Website

ACT ARC Recommendation 23-2 Part 135 Helicopter Operations Spatial Disorientation Training

USHST Spatial Disorientation induced by DVE (H-SE 127A)

Hawk AeroSafety Website

Did you say food?

In this first safety podcast Matthew takes an unusual approach to aviation safety by interviewing Juliette Floyd, Environment, Health and Safety Manager for the well renowned Kens Foods, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV.

By looking at a different industry safety professionals approach, we can view the similarities and differences encountered in day-to-day safety operations and identify key takeaways to consider that can help us build on our own aviation safety programs. It quickly becomes apparent that regardless of the industry, we tackle the same challenges and often the simplest approaches work best.

We hope you enjoy this fun and engaging chat!

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