AeroSafetyWorld

Cockpit Smoke Prompts Call for More Realistic Training

A 737 flight crew’s response to a bird strike resulted in thick smoke on the flight deck, the NTSB says.

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News

Safety News

Plans call for 1,900 FAA vehicles to be equipped with transponders to enable air traffic controllers to track them on airport surfaces.

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Uncommanded Rotation

An AS350 pilot was surprised by the helicopter’s sudden rotation, which killed an apprentice AME during a maintenance ground run, the TSB says.

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Commentary​

Reframing the Flight Instructor’s Role

Opinion: Constant turnover complicates standardization of instruction.

President’s Message

Breaking the Rush Culture Before It Breaks Safety

Media

Managing COVID-19: Aviation Medical Community