“Imagine a sensor co-located with your aircraft light system. An unblinking eye that’ll warn you when another aircraft is getting too close for comfort. First versions may be simple auditory alerts in your headset.”
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Former NTSB chair to spearhead new Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety
The new center at Embry Riddle Aeronautic University will study safety issues related to drone, urban air mobility, alternative aviation fuels, the safety impact of virtual and AI training tools, and more.
Companies team to develop technology to warn of potential mid-air threats
The collision avoidance safety system will use computer vision and machine learning to “see” when another aircraft is approaching from outside the pilot’s field of view and poses a risk, issuing 3D audio warnings.
Video: Landing without a wheel
“Looks like we lost a wheel,” says the instructor. “Not so good, huh?” the student replies.
Free tire maintenance course updated
The course reviews common causes for tire related events, consequences of tire under and over-inflation, recommended inflation service schedules, and wear condition damages caused by Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
Pilots wanted for loss of control study
Researchers want to know if you’ve had any inadvertent inflight loss of control accidents. Survey results will help develop focused training methods to help pilots avoid these types of accidents.
Tips for runway safety
During the FAA’s Runway Safety Town Hall for general aviation pilots, FAA officials, air traffic controllers and runway safety experts offered tips on how the reduce the risk of airfield errors and lower the potential for accidents.
Alaska remains FAA’s proving ground for aviation safety innovations
With its challenging weather and environment, Alaska is where so many of general aviation’s safety innovations are born, including weather cameras, ADS-B, and a new technology called VWOS.
One Pilot’s View: Complacency kills
Complacency is insidious. It creeps in disguised as routine. “Been there, done that and I know how this will come out because I have done it so many times before.” That is the complacency trap and I was going to be the next one caught…