When does reliance on automation become over-reliance?

With more technology than ever before available to pilots to assist in operational decision-making, Mike Biasatti considers whether an overreliance on automation poses a clear and present danger to the safety of air medical operations

Dynamic rollover – insights and avoidance tactics

David Farman, Aerospace Training System Specialist, Verification and Validation for CAE, shares his insights

Aircrew safety: Helmet standards in the US

Amy Gallagher asks if the new Civilian Aviation Helmet Standard has resulted in more questions than answers

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Night vision goggle rules and regulations

The ever-increasing availability of night vision imaging systems onboard helicopters working in the civilian emergency services spectrum means more providers are starting to fly at night. There are, however, a…

Electronic Flight Bag evolution

The development and introduction of electronic flight bags in aviation – EFBs – has taken some time, but now they are now considered to be standard operating equipment on air…

UH-1H driveshaft failure leads to a hard landing

A UH-1H Huey helicopter was substantially damaged during a hard landing while conducting fire control operations in 2019, following a driveshaft failure caused by a fatigue crack, a new Australian…

Garmin announces new features on Garmin Pilot app

US-based tech company Garmin has added new features and enhancements to the Garmin Pilot app on mobile devices

Reduction in helicopter operations leads to reduction in accidents

The first six months of 2020 have been challenging for the helicopter community and for the entire aviation industry, but one positive from the circumstances has been a decrease in…

Leonardo delivers its first AW169 basic training helicopter to the Italian Army

Italian aviation company Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first of two AW169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army during an official ceremony

When does reliance on automation become over-reliance?

Aircrew safety: Helmet standards in the US

Amy Gallagher asks if the new Civilian Aviation Helmet Standard has resulted in more questions than answers

Dynamic rollover – insights and avoidance tactics

David Farman, Aerospace Training System Specialist, Verification and Validation for CAE, shares his insights

Australian bushfires: aerial response from firefighters

Firefighters and military aid in Australia and beyond have come together to bravely fight the Australian bushfires. Mandy Langfield investigates