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  • USA Today article explains why extreme heat can affect helicopter response to those in need

    USA Today article explains why extreme heat can affect helicopter response to those in need

    Rescue helicopters can’t fly in extreme heat. Graphics show you why.

  • FAA Change in NOTAM Acronym Definition

    FAA Change in NOTAM Acronym Definition

    Recent discussion have brought about the interest of Communications Specialists to understand that change in the Definition of the NOTAM acronym. In December 2021 the FAA announced that the former “Notice to Airmen” would now be “Notice to Air Missions.” In FAA order 7930.2S The FAA outlines the change: “The following changes are made to…

  • FAA issues bulletin encouraging operators to utilize new tools to mitigate bird strikes.

    FAA issues bulletin encouraging operators to utilize new tools to mitigate bird strikes.

    By ED BROTAK Vertical Magazine On Oct. 3, the FAA issued a revised Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to help rotorcraft owners, operators, aircrew, and passengers understand rotorcraft bird strike safety standards. The SAIB (AIR-21-17R, Rotorcraft Bird Strike Protection and Mitigation) introduces a voluntary Rotorcraft Safety Promotion Concept (RSPC) to “encourage the installation of safety…