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SM4 Safety Resource Bulletin
NEWS & RESOURCES FOR A SAFER AVIATION COMMUNITY
APRIL 2016 | A Safety Investment Initiative of Global Aerospace
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The Airport Risk Manager's ERM/SMS Dilemma
Two of the biggest challenges faced by airport risk managers today are the apparent impediments to championing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and a Safety Management System (SMS) within an organization. Both can seem like daunting challenges when viewed in a vacuum. But are they really two separate challenges or part of one, overall risk management plan?... Read Entire Article

SMS PERFORMACE

Are You Keeping Track of Your Safety Performance Indicators?
When flying from Point A to Point B, you need markers to assess your progress. Indicators such as altitude, engine performance and airspeed keep you updated to ensure you are on track to arrive safely and on time. The same should be true of your Safety Management Systems (SMS). Many people think they are tracking suitably as they periodically file risk assessments and safety reports. Those efforts are meaningless unless they are properly used to measure progress... Read More

UAS SAFETY

UAS Maintenance: The Same, but Different
As the aviation community begins to learn more about the applications, hazards and challenges of drones, one thing that is rarely discussed is maintenance. In this highly informative and thoughtful article, first published in Rotor Magazine, Brad Hayden from Robotic Skies and Kings Avionics discusses some of the key factors associated with drone maintenance... Read More

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

International Aviation Hot Topics: Know Before You Go
From access restrictions to avionics mandates, those who fly internationally have a lot to consider before venturing overseas. "For aviation professionals and managers, there's so much going on in the international arena," says Craig Hanlon, chief pilot for DuPont Aviation. "Things are constantly evolving. Operators don't just need to navigate 196 different regulatory environments — but also oceanic airspace, global weather disruptions, security hot spots, traffic caused by major events and a patchwork of equipment mandates... Read More
Pilot Training
AOPA ASI Releases Video on Engine Failure
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at helping pilots prepare for engine failure. Engine Out! From Trouble to Touchdown reviews how to tackle an engine failure in a single-engine aircraft... Watch Video
News & EVENts
Events

Apr. 10 – 13, 2016: RIMS 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition
San Diego Convention Center – San Diego, CA
Global Aerospace Booth #2736
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May 2 – 5, 2016: AUVSI Xponential 2016
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – New Orleans, LA
Global Aerospace Booth #2259
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