Latest from AIN Staff
Rotorcraft
Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight
Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.
Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements
The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.
ATC
FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace
Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Safety
FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training
Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
ATC
How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
Safety
King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10
A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.
Safety
TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations
Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.
Safety
FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices
Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.
Safety
Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer
InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.
Safety
Safety Standdown Nominations Open
The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.
Accidents
AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident
The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.
Regulations and Government
FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations
Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.
ATC
Notam Published for Masters Golf Tournament
Check the Notam for to plan routes into and out of the Augusta area during the event.
ATC
Demonstrating L-3’s Lynx MultiLink NGT-9000+ ADS-B Solution
Demonstrating L-3’s Lynx MultiLink NGT-9000+ ADS-B Solution
Aircraft
Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot
Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot
Safety
EASA Proposes AD on Pilatus PC-12
Proposed AD looks specifically at the potential for the aileron trim tab to disconnect above 10,000 feet.
Safety
Canso Publishes Best Practices Guide for PBN
PBN guide offers readers insights to speeding the process of creating useful approach guidance.
Safety
NTSB Investigating Oklahoma Helicopter Accident
One person died; two more were injured in the crash.
Safety
Natca’s Communicating for Safety Conference Draws Record Crowd
FAA Administrator weighed in on coming NextGen changes.
Safety
Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane
Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane
Safety
Argus Reaches 500 Rated Charter Operators
Operators are spread through 15 countries on five continents.
Aircraft
Falcon Sales Increased in 2014 While Deliveries Dipped
Dassault Aviation increased sales of its Falcon business jets during 2014, and continued its strong investment in new models.
Aircraft
Hexcel Pushes for More Growth in Civil Aerostructures
Hexcel is investing strongly in new composite materials and manufacturing techniques
Aircraft
How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer
How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer
Safety
FAA Seeks Comments on AC for Engine Safety Inspection
The AC is intended to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with safety test requirements.
Safety
Europe Calls for Safer Drone Integration
Transport commissioner wants to ensure there are repercussions for illegal or unsafe drone use.
Accidents
Pilots Experienced Dual Flameout Before SBN Crash
The left-seat pilot was giving instruction to the right seat pilot.
