Centerline: Introduction

  • Published
  • By Capt. Justin Perkins
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Flight Safety Office
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  The centerline on a runway is one of the guiding symbols to bring aircraft in for a safe and successful landing. It is painted down the middle of the entire length of the runway and assists pilots from straying too far left or right. Regardless of the type of aircraft, whether it is a massive C-5 Galaxy or a sporty T-6 Texan II, the centerline is used by all pilots to accomplish a safe landing. When all else fails, the runway centerline can always be relied on to provide our men and women in the air with the means to return home safe.

In conjunction with the recent grand opening of the Air Force's newest (and best) runway here at our very own Columbus Air Force Base, the 14th Flying Training Wing's Safety Office is launching a new bi-weekly column titled "Center Line". This column will provide a resource to all base personnel for information applicable to them with regards to safe operations, both on and off duty. The column will provide a variety of topics ranging from information about household safety to lessons learned from flying operations. Team BLAZE Safety's primary concern is for the general care and well-being of everyone that is affiliated with Columbus AFB.

The purpose of this column will be to equip Silver Wings readers with tools and information necessary to go about their daily lives in a safe and smart manner. Columbus AFB is a team and everyone has role in the prevention of mishaps and accidents. The 14th FTW's Safety Office looks forward to serving the base community with pertinent information and helping to keep all Team BLAZE members on centerline!

If you have an idea for a "Center Line" safety article or would like to see information provided about a specific safety related issue, please contact the 14th FTW Safety Office via email at 14FTWSE@us.af.mil or by calling 434-2522.