2nd Florida man accused of shining laser at Volusia Sheriff’s helicopter Safety September 25, 2020 (WKMG) - Wednesday’s arrest marked the second time this week a man was arrested for pointing a laser at the Volusia Sheriff's helicopter. Read More
Weather threats for VMC flights: flying under IFR Safety September 25, 2020 (EASA) - This European Union Aviation Safety Agency article is for helicopter pilots who normally fly IFR. The piece complements the recently published.... Read More
Florida man arrested for shining laser at Volusia County Sheriff’s helicopter (VIDEO) Safety September 24, 2020 (WKMG) - An Edgewater man accused of pointing a laser at the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Air One helicopter is now facing a felony charge. Read More
NTSB Safety Alert: Flight in Snow Safety September 21, 2020 (NTSB) - The NTSB has issued Safety Alert SA-082, "Flight in Snow," which highlights the importance of pilots assessing, understanding, and.... Read More
Feds investigate after drone nearly hits Michigan HAA helicopter (VIDEO) Safety September 18, 2020 (WOOD) - Federal authorities are investigating after an Aero Med helicopter nearly collided with a drone while landing at a hospital in.... Read More
How fuel contamination threatens grounded aircraft Safety September 18, 2020 (Aviation Pros) - Because fuel is static and may be warm for extended periods without being in flight, difficult to detect “hot spots” of microbial.... Read More
NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System offers guidance on MELs Safety September 17, 2020 (NASA Callback) - A minimum equipment list (MEL) can be a complicated document from an operational point of view. Broadly, an MEL is an FAA.... Read More
FAA to host virtual 2020 International Rotorcraft Safety Conference in October Safety September 16, 2020 Registration is now open for the Federal Aviation Administration’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference, Oct. 27-29. Read More
California man arrested after gunfire hits sheriff’s helicopter Safety September 14, 2020 (San Bernadino Sun) - A Yucaipa resident was arrested Friday, Sept. 11, after he struck a San Bernardino County sheriff’s helicopter with.... Read More
4 arrested for shining laser at UK police helicopter Safety September 11, 2020 (Lancashire Telegraph) - Police have arrested four people after a laser was shone at the force helicopter, hampering a missing persons search. Read More