Brussels Airport has released to European airport managers this nifty one-page safety alert on the importance of tool control.
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A Fresh Look at Bird Strikes
April 1, 2011 by
The following recent news articles and FAA Fact Sheet highlight the need for continuous improvement of wildlife FOD control.
3/11 USA TODAY: Experts: awareness of bird strikes needs improvement
3/14 FLIGHTGLOBAL: Engine Certification: Meet the Flockers
3/16 USA TODAY: Federal watchdog to review FAA bird-strike measures
3/28 FAA FACT SHEET: The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
Spring 2011 Wildlife Mitigation Newsletter [PDF FILE]
March 19, 2011 by
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University runs through recent high-profile bird strikes, the government’s plans to kill thousands of birds who live within several miles of New York City’s major airports, and otherwise keeps you updated on this controversial aspect of flight safety.
Self-Locking Fasteners Can Drive You Nuts!
February 25, 2011 by
Compliments of U.S. Air Force “Flying Safety” Magazine
You all have seen or heard of “The Right Stuff.” How about The Right Part? We have too many incidents where using the wrong hardware resulted in aircraft damage. Never forget the few seconds you save will cost a whole lot more when you redo the work. Isn’t “Excellence in all we do” one of our core values? [Read more…]
Safe Pre-Flight Habits
February 1, 2011 by
Read this concise FAA safety article directed toward GA pilots who may be in too much of a rush to think about safety before takeoff, including proper attire, foreign object damage prevention and – oh, yes – never rest your body against a propeller blade.
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Foreign Objects Can Become FOD
January 5, 2011 by
Courtesy of MSgt Steve Ball and USAF Air Combat Command’s
“The Combat Edge” online newsmagazine.
Foreign Objects Can Become FOD
by MSgt Steve Ball, Minot Air Force Base
I was headed to Texas on temporary duty. As I sat in one of those big airports, waiting for a long layover to end, I began watching the baggage handlers down below. They move real fast and can load up a jet Pretty Darn Quick (PDQ). Anyway, I was watching these guys driving around for about 30 minutes when I started to look at something else down there in the loading area: Yup. FO! You know, Foreign Objects that can lead to Foreign Object Damage (FOD)! The funny thing was, it wasn’t on the ground exactly. [Read more…]
If It Were a Snake …
December 26, 2010 by
Compliments of U.S. Navy Safety Center
…wait a minute, it is a snake! This photo sent in by one of our users shows a crewman taking care of this unusual preflight problem. [Read more…]
FAA Advisory Circular – FOD Management [PDF FILE]
September 30, 2010 by
After civilian airports asked for a follow-up to its ground-breaking AC on FOD detection, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued the final release of its new AC on FOD program procedures and equipment.
Bird Watchers
September 1, 2010 by
Between the growing numbers of migrating birds and other wildlife, and the increased air traffic, the potential for collision with wild geese, seagulls and even vultures is growing. And, bird eradication is getting more difficult and more costly, said civilian and military aviation and wildlife experts attending the Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, which drew 400 people in August. [Read more…]
