chairman and the committee for focusing on these critically keeshan safety topics. we submitted a record statement. i'm here today representing the flight safety foundation but i also speak to you as a pilot u.s. are for 22 years as director of air safety frugal deroy don't speak-- and participated in more than 50 x and investigations of these issues are near and dear to my heart. the flight safety foundation was founded 60 years ago, a neutral forum where competitors and work to sure information, ideas and best practices for safety. today we represent over 1,000 organizations from 142 nations. as the committee requested artis money is focused on measures that may be appropriate to improve pilot training prevent errors from crew fatigue ayn grass issing hazards but in the interest of time i would highlight for the committee to topics that the particular attention. these topics cut across all of the committees issues. the oldest and most vulnerable safety tool is active investigation. these investigations identify causes the league findings and recommendations. objec