ATSB safety analysis of aerial firefighting in Australia
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued its safety analysis of aerial firefighting occurrences in Australia, considering the risks inherent to the operators and finding that half of all…
US-based HEMS pilot Mike Biasatti considers the issue of the looming pilot shortage in the US, and suggests the establishment of a national mentoring team that will attract and retain…
Changes to ICAO Annex 14 - helipad firefighting standards
The current ICAO Annex 14 will likely be amended next year to include significant changes, especially in terms of firefighting requirements for helicopter landing platforms. Sébastien Hingant, Area Sales Manager…