ISSUE 105 WINTER 16 The official publication of the United Kingdom Flight Safety Committee ISSN 1355-1523 Contents The Official Publication of THE UNITED KINGDOM FLIGHT SAFETY COMMITTEE ISSN: 1355-1523 WINTER 2016 FOCUS is a quarterly subscription journal devoted Editorial 1 to the promotion of best practises in aviation safety. It includes articles, either original or reprinted from other sources, related to safety issues throughout all areas of air transport operations. Besides providing information on safety related matters, FOCUS aims to promote debate and Chairman’s Column 3 improve networking within the industry. It must be emphasised that FOCUS is not intended as a substitute for regulatory information or company publications and procedures. Editorial Office: The Inflight Damaged Window Scenario 6 Unit C2b, Fairoaks Airport, Chobham, Woking, Surrey. GU24 8HU by Capt Giles Wilson and Capt Mark Boardman, DHL Air Tel: 01276 855193 Fax: 01276 855195 e-mail:
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