Where Birds Don't Fly

For a moment, look at Data as a Nucleus where Data is the Atom and the Variables are Negative (electron) charges or Positive (proton) charges, creating Data Nucleus. The atom, or data, is constant, while electrons and protons are variables. If the number of protons and electrons are equal, that atom is electrically neutral, and variables in the processes are predictable within standard deviations. If an atom, or data, has more or fewer electrons than protons, then it has an overall negative or positive charge, respectively. Data is affected by variety of variables, with environmental and human factors as major contributors. Environmental and human factors are reliable unpredictable with only a short time-span when outcome is predictable. Environmental and human variables shapes data nucleus.  When conducting a risk assessment based on collected data, and predicting the future based on that data, is like collecting locations of marbles when they are dropped, and then applying assump...

Introduction of new equipment or processes is done with the expectancy that changes are improvements to increased productivity with a higher rate of return on cash invested. When new airplanes are introduced it is assumed that this will attract more customers and improve service in a competitive world. Airlines with an operational philosophy of high quality customer service have greater chances to attract more repetitious flyers and paint a positive image of the company. A positive image sets the stage for success. SMS is a risk-based approach to safety where risks are identified, assessed and placed into existing, or new operational programs. SMS is the management of variables in a Timing Management System (TMS). Timing of variables is a fundamental factor of risk management. It is irrelevant to safety-specific if an airplane is parked on the hanger line due to mechanical failures, but becomes relevant for the purpose of flight. If a crew is waiting for that same airplane to be airwor...