Congressionally Mandated Report on Significant Rulemakings Any Impact from COVID-19? It Depends Only in Washington are the regulators required to keep a separate account of progress in writing of rules. It is not enough for…
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Pakistan International crash pilot error; pilot training? Pakistan CAA determines that 150 PK pilots have fraudulent licenses PCAA fires 5 senior civil servants involved in licensing ICAO, EASA and FAA all found PCAA meeting standards…
This is the eleventh Potpourri edition. As a “curated” information resource, it is intended to capture some of the articles about the coronavirus impact on aviation. Not included are, for example, the high profile…
Senators introduce bill to move International Pilot Training More Money to assist ICAO efforts Clearly Senators are looking at the Records CONGRATULATIONS!!! At least four Senators read past the headlines of the horrific Lion Air…
FAA issues warning to airlines after a spike of in-flight incidents due to rusty pilots flying emptier planes than usual due to coronavirus NASA’s ASRS collects voluntary reports of problems Periodic CALLBACKS analyze episodic trends…
KNOWN: Commercial Pilots Standards need Upgrade KNOWN: Many pilot health and proficiency checks have been deferred KNOWN : returning pilots should be checked against improved criteria Pilot Testing & Checks: Regulators Ease Certain Requirements “…As…
FAA Publishes N 8900.545 on Pilot Professional Development Began with Colgan and Pinnacle Crashes Driven by Congress and aided by several ARCs Notice issued after long process This National Policy, N8900.545, was issued and effective…
Return of the Max 8 is likely soon? MCAS software issues being resolved Inadequate Discussion of pilot training and competence A return of an incredibly knowledgeable, highly respected guest writer, former NTSB Chair Hart. Based…