Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Dec 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps
While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.
Tuckamore Aviation
Dec 21, 2020 - 4:45 PM
DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding
DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.
Dec 18, 2020 - 9:40 AM
EASA Details Dry Ice Hazards during Vaccine Transport
Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.
Dec 16, 2020 - 12:31 PM
Bizav Groups Worldwide Unite in Illegal Charter Battle
Through the creation of a new Air Charter Safety Alliance, a dozen bizav organizations will work together to raise awareness of illegal charters.
Dec 16, 2020 - 9:45 AM
FltPlan Adds AeroData Runway Analysis Option
FltPlan users have a new option for runway analysis and takeoff and landing performance calculations provided by AeroData.
Smart Rudder Bias
Dec 15, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Garmin Adds Smart Rudder Bias to Piston Twins
Smart Rudder Bias is the newest addition to the Garmin Autonomi family and brings new safety features to piston twins.
Dec 14, 2020 - 3:55 PM
NATA Continues Hangar Foam Revision Quest
The second draft meeting for NFPA's 409 aircraft hangar fire protection code is slated for February.
Dec 14, 2020 - 9:01 AM
FAA's Dickson Warns 'Disruptions' Could Affect Safety
FAA administrator Steve Dickson describes risks resulting from changes caused by the pandemic.
FAA greenlights Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for pilots
Dec 12, 2020 - 3:18 PM
FAA Greenlights Pfizer Covid Vaccine for Pilots, Controllers
The FAA on December 12 determined that pilots can receive the Covid-19 vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification.
Dec 11, 2020 - 9:39 AM
FAA Warns of CO2 Hazards as Airlines Prep To Move Vaccines
A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.