Background & Need of Aircraft Standard — Lesson 1

This lesson explains ARP 4761, a widely recognized aircraft standard, and provides more information about its importance in preventing aircraft accidents. As air travel has become very common these days, the course emphasizes the critical role of safety standards, particularly in comparison to vehicles like cars and buses. Aircraft accidents are rare, so their impact is magnified. This underlines the need for detailed development processes and validation frameworks to ensure the highest levels of safety and reliability in aviation.

Lecture

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Video Highlights

00:14 — Aircraft in our life, culture, and civilization

00:48 — Aircraft features and accidents

02:50 — Global air passenger traffic trends

03:42 — Minimize the risk of aircraft accidents