Safety

EHST Issues Tips for Flying Helicopters Around Mountains

Pamphlet offers solid risk management guidance for helicopter pilots headed into mountainous terrain.

Is a FRAT Undermining Your Safety Efforts?

Flight risk assessment tools shouldn’t be used as a black or white guide for flight approval.

Updated AC Explains New Notam System

Circular adds much new Notam terminology, as well as a comprehensive runway contaminant list.

Aircraft Fastener Added To Unapproved Parts List

Users are urged to watch for parts from particular batch numbers.

Q400 Propeller Blade Punctures Cabin

Passenger escapes with minor injuries.

Two-Pilot Age Restriction Disappears

Both pilots in a Part 121 cockpit can now be older than 60.

Second HS-748 This Year Crashes in Africa

The chartered aircraft crashed just short of the runway at Panyagor in South Sudan.

AIN Blog: Too Tired to Fly: Accountability for Time Management

NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods

Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.

IHST: Bad Attitude Can Cause Accidents

Attitude recognition can be first step in accident prevention.

FAA Updates AC on Helicopter EMS Operations

Many of the new guidelines follow NTSB recommendations.

Tips for High-Altitude Cancer Prevention

Higher altitudes mean increased exposure to UV radiation.

Five Companies Will Be Recognized for Long-Term Flight Safety

Awards to be presented at October 21 NBAA luncheon.