In the Season 2 finale of Nathan Fielder's show, he highlights potential flaws in airline safety protocols, focusing on co-pilots' reluctance to challenge captain decisions. The FAA counters Fielder's claims, asserting that their training programs address such issues. Fielder, asserting the inadequacy of existing training, shares insights from his own experience training as a pilot and flying a commercial jet to expose the critical nature of open communication in aviation. His exploration suggests that fear among co-pilots significantly impacts safety, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current training techniques.
Fielder's training to fly a 737 highlighted that co-pilots fear speaking up about captain errors; this silence is a significant factor in airline safety concerns.
The FAA states all airline crewmembers undergo Crew Resource Management training, yet data doesn't support claims of communication issues leading to accidents.
Fielder, a licensed 737 pilot, criticized FAA's training as superficial, arguing it lacks emotional impact to ensure co-pilots voice concerns about captains' errors.
Through his experience, Fielder attempted to shed light on the essential role of communication in cockpit safety, emphasizing real-life consequences of silence.
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