one thing about pan am...they were pioneers...the rules were different ...the character of the pilot was different.
we know what we need to know to fly safely...and we should do it or
1. Hold
2. Cancel
3. Divert
Every accident at USAIR caused a major change in doing business at all airlines.
1. 737 rudder trim handle changed/guard installed
2. No more intersection takeoffs at LAX at night...different ATC procedures
3. Hard wing planes need different deice procedures and operations
4. ATC should communicate to pilots rapid changes in weather...installation of windshear/microburst detecting equipment at major airports rushed into action.
5. Rudder problems and new procedures/components for 737