Kentucky Survivors: Tornado and Flood Safety Information
Kentucky Survivors: Tornado and Flood Safety Information FRANKFORT, Ky. –When a tornado warning is issued, immediately seek the best available refuge area. Your chance of surviving improves if you follow these guidelines. Where to go during a tornado Best Options Above or below ground tornado storm shelter Specifically designed FEMA safe room Good Options Interior room of a well-constructed home or building Basement Bad Options Large open rooms like gymnasiums Manufactured housing Worst Options Mobile homes Vehicles Underneath a highway overpass What to do during a flood Stay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA weather radio
USHST Monthly Safety Report for March 2025
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report March 2025 USHST Vision : A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents Days since last Fatal helicopter accident: 7 Days : 21 Hours : 7 Minutes : 56 Seconds US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics - The USHST began tracking its new goals for the CY2025-2029 (5 year) timeframe. The goals are by 14 CFR Operating Part, tracking the 5 year average fatal accident rates per 100K hours. 14 CFR Part Baseline, CY2018-2022 (per 100K hours) Goal, CY2025-2029 (per 100K hours) Progress, CY2021-2025 (per 100K
USHST Monthly Safety Report for February 2025
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report February 2025 USHST Vision : A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents Days since last Fatal helicopter accident: 50 Days : 22 Hours : 34 Minutes : 56 Seconds US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics - The USHST began tracking its new goals for the CY2025-2029 (5 year) timeframe. The goals are by 14 CFR Operating Part, tracking the 5 year average fatal accident rates per 100K hours. 14 CFR Part Baseline, CY2018-2022 (per 100K hours) Goal, CY2025-2029 (per 100K hours) Progress, CY2021-2025 (per 100K hours)
USHST Monthly Safety Report for Jan 2025
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report January 2025 Fatal Accident Rate: 0.62 (+.07) above goal of 0.55 fatal accidents per 100K hrs by 2025 USHST Vision : A civil US registered helicopter community without fatal accidents “Safety by the Numbers” (Monthly Metrics): Days since last Fatal helicopter accident: 23 Days : 21 Hours : 44 Minutes : 56 Seconds Fatal Accident Rate (5yr avg)( CY2020-24 ) 0.62 Fatal Accidents per 100K Flight Hours Fatal Accident Rate (CY2024) 13 Fatal Accidents per 100K Flight Hours Helicopter - Safety Enhancement (H-SE) Details H-SE 2023-04, Improve fatigue awareness and risk mitigation
New FAA Safety Briefing- “Your Choice, Your Flight”
Read the Latest Issue! The November/December 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine celebrates our readers’ preferences in general aviation safety content by compiling a selection of our most-read articles over the last several years. This “Your Choice, Your Flight” issue covers a wide range of topics that continue to be relevant to aviation safety, and popular among readers, along with some important updates that you may find useful. Feature Articles ADS-B 101 - What It Is, and What It Means to You How to Talk Like a Pilot - The Basic Elements of Aviation Communication Is My Aircraft Right for
FEMA Strengthens Community Safety by Repairing Municipal Police Stations
FEMA Strengthens Community Safety by Repairing Municipal Police Stations GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico ― The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to support Puerto Rico's recovery by allocating funds to three municipal police stations in Vega Baja, Cataño and Gurabo to strengthen their infrastructure due to damage following Hurricane María. “Municipal police stations provide multiple services to the community throughout the year. The safety that the police provide is key to enjoy various events during this festive season, whether they are downtown or within our family spaces,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero. One of the facilities that received
Maintenance Safety Tip-1405
Is the Duct Ready for Flight? On November 16, 2013, a Piper PA-28-140 lost engine power shortly after takeoff and crashed, resulting in a destroyed aircraft and a seriously injured pilot. Why? Read on. You are probably very familiar with the air ducts commonly referred to as “SCAT,” “SCEET,” “CAT,” and “CEET.” You may have replaced some on the aircraft engines you have worked. You might even keep a ready supply on hand. Although we are not going to go into detail about each duct here, we do caution you to ensure that the one you are using is
Safety Outreach – GAJSC
This General Aviation Joint Steering Committee “Topic of the Month” - "AOA Systems" - is provided in support of the National FAASTeam Performance Plan. Background : An AOA (Angle of Attack) system can be used with an AOA indicator to get the pilot’s attention (via audio and/or low cost stick shakers even if the pilot is not looking at it). This focuses the pilot’s attention on where it needs to be to avoid the stall. The pilot can use AOA to fly more precisely and more efficiently; AOA can be very useful in enhancing safety and flying more efficiently. It should be used in
Maintenance Safety Tip-
“Fly-Away” Tools! It is sad to say there have been fatalities attributed to tools left in aircraft. Can you imagine the immense emotional impact - and the legal consequences - if your tool caused a loss of life? With a little common sense, attention to detail and time, you can avoid the dire consequences of leaving your tools where they might cause harm to innocent people. This is one type of accident you can absolutely prevent —the cure is simple, and may keep you from becoming the cause of an accident. After every maintenance action, account for every
Maintenance Safety Tip
"Heading Off” Aircraft Heading Errors How often do you think about the sensitive nature of the heading reference systems installed in that aircraft you are working on? Maybe you should. Check out the new Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB CE-15-01) issued by the FAA on 11/4/2014. There continues to be a growing number of reported heading errors and anomalies in heading reference systems due to standard maintenance practices and the use of standard tools while maintaining these systems. The problem stems from the sensitive nature of these heading sensors which can be substantially affected by ferrous materials, including the