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Bird strikes, runway FOD incidents, airline maintenance debris, airport prevention programs, and regulatory updates.
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Why strap coffee cans onto poles
Why strap coffee cans onto poles and pray they don't blow away in a jet blast? Now you can deploy this versatile FOD CAN HOLDER to muliple locations on the airside and keep your piece of mind. For more information, click…
It’s a Jungle Out There – On the Ground and in the Air
Takeoffs and landings get especially interesting when birds and wildlife come out to meet you or see you off. They…
e-Search tips when studying FOD on Internet
According to the Jargon Dictionary, the definition of FOD means two things: FOD /fod/v. [Abbreviation for 'Finger of Death,' originally…
FOD and Your Maintenance Facility
Foreign Object Damage happens when ANY object or substance is introduced to a system and causes that particular system to…
Earlier Coverage
Why It’s Important To Do A Thorough Intake Inspection
Courtesy of USAF Flying Safety Magazine Why It's Important To Do A Thorough Intake Inspection: Part One Mishap aircraft (MA)…
Did Screwdriver Cause Crash?
Investigators are asking whether a stray hand tool cuased a Yak-52 aerobatics plane to crash in New Zealand, resulting in…
Wild FOD
Have a problem? A great idea? The International Center for Aviation and Wildlife Risk Mitigation has established several online forums for…
Spring 2011 Wildlife Mitigation Newsletter [PDF FILE]
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University runs through recent high-profile bird strikes, the government's plans to kill thousands of birds who live…
Safe Pre-Flight Habits
Read this concise FAA safety article directed toward GA pilots who may be in too much of a rush to…
Bird Watchers
Between the growing numbers of migrating birds and other wildlife, and the increased air traffic, the potential for collision with…
FOD Down Under
Transportation authorities in Australia report that FOD occurrences have increased significantly at the nation's airports. The report includes an interesting…
Brain Teasing FOD Puzzles For Your Crew
Take a Puzzle Break! One of our site visitors* sent these puzzles for you to enjoy. Print out and challenge…
Commentary: Concorde Crash Trial
Aviation attorney Stephen P. Prentice raises an alarm over France prosecuting two Continental Airlines employees for criminal manslaughter. Why should the…
FOD Incident: Diyarbakir, Turkey
A preliminary NTSB report indicates that a stray metal bearing roller may have jammed an elevator control system, causing a…