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VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

TSB final report: Bell 407, Terrace, British Columbia, Jan. 2, 2023

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has determined that the pilot’s decision to fly into a low-visibility area using visual flight rules contributed to the controlled flight into terrain accident, while also citing fog, flat light, and whiteout conditions as contributing factors.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

FAA removes check pilot medical requirement

(AIN) – The FAA has removed a requirement for check pilots, check flight engineers, and flight instructors of Part 135 and 121 operations to hold an FAA medical certificate when performing in-flight duties.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

NAFI to add pair of safety advocates to Instructor Hall of Fame

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) will induct safety advocates Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Jul. 25 during EAA AirVenture 2024 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

Proposed FAA AD: Certain Lycoming reciprocating engines

The FAA is seeking comments by Aug. 12 on this proposed airworthiness directive that would require repetitive oil inspections for bronze metal particulates in reciprocating engine models with certain connecting rod assemblies.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

High-flying teenager to become youngest UK helicopter pilot

(Penguin PR) – Olivia Thompson of Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, is set to make aviation history on her 17th birthday by becoming the youngest person to obtain a helicopter pilot license in the United Kingdom.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

MOL Switch invests in electric seaglider developer Regent

The investment from Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) Switch will help support Regent Craft bringing its electric seaglider to Japan.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

NextNorth, FlyNow to develop eVTOL operations in the Middle East

(IT Supply Chain) – NextNorth Air Mobility and eCopter electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer FlyNow Aviation will collaborate on urban air mobility operations in the Middle East.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

FAA AME Minute: Why are ECGs frequently repeated? (VIDEO)

Dr. Warren Silberman, an FAA aviation medical examiner (AME), explains the importance of reviewing electrocardiogram (ECG) lead placements for common mistakes before uploading tracings to the FAA.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

FlySight expands commercial network in India and Malaysia

FlySight has signed commercial support agreements with Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia–based Sovereign Strategic and Suretech International of New Delhi, India.

VAI Daily

Jun. 28, 2024

CAMTS Global hosts workshop for air medical operators

The Global Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS Global) led an air medical workshop about preparing for accreditation Jun. 15 in Bangkok, Thailand, with more than 80 participants.