FAA General Aviation Safety Outreach Initiative
The FAA is embarking on an FAA General Aviation (GA) Safety Outreach Initiative. It is intended to increase the GA community's awareness of safety management practices that could elevate the industry’s overall safety performance. The primary goals of the FAA GA Safety Outreach Initiative include: Increase the GA community’s awareness of the Safety Attributes and the benefits of applying them Increase participation in the Safety Management System Voluntary Program (SMSVP) Reaching these goals will result in a desired outcome of a lower accident and incident rate in the GA community. The following link leads to the FAA General Aviation Safety
Electronic 1 pg Brochure – Runway Safety
The Orlando FSDO FAASTeam has put together this educational outreach 1 page pdf “electronic brochure" (hyperlinked), to help promote “Runway Safety” with “ease and efficiency” for today’s high tech and busy world. Click the Link >> RUNWAY SAFETY SPECIAL EMPHASIS BROCHURE Includes related courses for WINGS Credit. Related FAA YouTube Videos: "From the Flight Deck" (GA Safety Challenges) Related FAA Runway Safety Pilot Simulator Scenarios and more Other Related FAA YouTube Videos and more of specific airports. This section was limited to Florida only to keep the brochure to one page. However, you title of that section is hyperlinked to where all of
USHST Monthly Safety Report for Nov 2023
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report November 2023 View the November Safety Report at: https://hai.rotor.org/t16eKQ For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Clarke Pleasants, Program Chair-Rotor, ERAU, at 928-7774730 or email at william.pleasants@erau.edu
Maintenance Safety Tip – The “B” Nut can be Deadly
The “B” Nut can be Deadly All aircraft maintainers have heard or used the term “B” nut. It is the common description of the nut that is used to connect fluid lines and hoses. It is a very simple component; but does a critical job. It provides a reliable seal in plumbing systems and usually results in ease of maintenance for AMTs. It is designed to provide years of reliable service. However, “B” nut reliability is only as good as how you treat it. We disconnect and connect them many times during our careers - right? However, do you “tighten”
NTSB Safety Alert: Mechanics, The “B” Nut can be Deadly!
"B-nut" is a common term for a nut that provides the clamping force to create a reliable seal in lines (fuel, oil, or air, lines on a reciprocating or turbine engine) installed on an aircraft. If a B-nut is improperly secured (either torqued too much or not enough), a loss of engine power or an engine fire could result. Under- and over-torqued B-nuts could cause fuel, oil, or air leaks depending on where the B-nuts are installed; over-torqued B-nuts could also result in deformation and damage to a line. Fuel or oil leaked onto a hot engine could result in
2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign
Attention DronePros! The FAA Safety Team DronePros are essential to the FAA’s drone safety outreach. As a DronePro, you enable the wide dissemination of important drone-safety information and resources that will help future pilots stay up to date with the latest rules. FAA Safety Team is requesting your assistance with the 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign to the drone community. All of the campaign’s safety messages will be posted on the FAA’s DroneZone Twitter and Facebook accounts throughout this month. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please assist us by promoting the new video reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that drone pilots must follow
Podcast Series Highlights USHST Helicopter Safety Enhancement Initiative
Podcast Series Highlights USHST Helicopter Safety Enhancement Initiative You can listen to Push to Talk Podcasts with Bruce Webb and Chris Baur on the topics of Improving Safety Culture and Managing Risk in Flight at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MADib0QFuIePujafUfQnZ?si=jRDJh-QrS5WqAiCVim-8_g https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XYZdbsvrGSGgRa9MvL9sI?si=jqBV15zTR-aYBMizhgmoYQ For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Chris Baur at chris.baur@hughesaerospace.com or call 281-968-8260 .
USHST Monthly Safety Report for Dec 2023
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report December 2023 View the December Safety Report at: https://rotormedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/USHST-Safety-Report-12-2023-1.pdf For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Clarke Pleasants, Program Chair-Rotor, ERAU, at 928-7774730 or email at william.pleasants@erau.edu
Keep Kitchen Safety as Your Main Ingredient for Thanksgiving
Keep Kitchen Safety as Your Main Ingredient for Thanksgiving U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — From mashed potato stuffing to turkey or curry goat to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Caribbean Thanksgiving dinner menu. As you plan your holiday meal, follow these turkey tips from FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe. Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. So, there’s no better time to focus on safety. “We look forward to everyone having a
USHST Safety Report for April 2024
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report April 2024 Fatal Accident Rate: 0.65 (+.10) above goal of 0.55 fatal accidents per 100K hrs by 2025 USHST Vision: A Civil Helicopter Community with Zero Fatal Accidents View the April Safety Report at: Reports/Data – USHST For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Clarke Pleasants, Program Chair-Rotor, ERAU, at 928-7774730 or email at william.pleasants@erau.edu