21 August 2025 · Aleksandra Kapela
8 Aviation Lessons for Focus, Resilience, and Growth
Eight practical reminders from aviation accidents and psychology research on judgment, trust, and adaptation
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Human Factors, pilot well-being, and the psychology behind aviation safety — written from the field.
9 July 2025 · Aleksandra Kapela
Please Pay Attention – Or Not? Why Passengers Ignore Flight Safety Announcements and What Aviation Can Do About It
Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind passenger inattention during safety briefings and evidence-based strategies to improve aviation communication.
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18 June 2025 · Aleksandra Kapela
Patterns in the Sky. Why Seat 11A Became a Legend – and What It Tells Us About the Human Mind?
How two aviation disasters 27 years apart sparked a viral myth about a "lucky seat" — and what cognitive psychology reveals about our pattern-spotting brains.
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14 February 2024 · Aleksandra Kapela
My Heart Belongs to the Cockpit: Understanding the Science and Psychology Behind Pilot's Passion
Exploring the science and psychology behind pilots' deep passion for flight, from childhood aspiration through professional identity.
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1 June 2022 · Aleksandra Kapela
KSA100 — What Should Be the Right Way to Implement This Mandatory Training Part?
An accredited aviation psychologist critiques how flight schools implement KSA100 training, arguing that practical, hands-on approaches with qualified assessors yield better safety outcomes than online quizzes.
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