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Upset Recovery Training
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Dutch Roll – Friend or Foe?
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The Dutch roll, a combination of directional and lateral oscillation, is often portrayed as undesirable. Yet the Dutch roll mode is critical to yaw control and can be invaluable in helping pilots regain control in cases where roll control is lost due to mechanical failure... Read More
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International Security Briefings
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Pre-Planning Security for Business Travel
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When traveling internationally, it’s often a good idea to do some security planning at several levels. Security intelligence reports are available for airports, international cities and local areas, and hotels, and should be ordered well in advance of the actual trip... Read More
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Accident & Incident Data
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U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Drop in First Half
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The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team has reported that U.S. helicopter accidents dropped 17% during the first six months of 2014, compared with the same period in 2013. The number of fatalities has also dropped. The agency cautioned pilots to put an additional emphasis on safety in July since this month historically has more fatal accidents than the other 11 months of the year... Read More
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Risk Assessment
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NBAA Safety Committee Developing Airport Safety Assessment Tool
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The NBAA has created an airport risk assessment tool to help flight crews gauge conditions at airports with which they have no experience. The Airport Audit Tool is a seven-page checklist that helps pilots and crews assess issues involving service, equipment and capabilities ranging from pavement markings to airport fencing... Read More
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Intelligence Sharing
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IATA, ICAO, ACI & CANSO Join Forces To Review Safety Over Conflict Zones
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Several air transport organizations have combined to establish a senior level task force to address civil aviation and national security issues for the overflight of conflict zones. The task force, headed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), was formed in response to the downing of MH17 over Ukraine in July. ICAO has been asked to address two critical tasks: 1) to ensure clear, accurate and timely information on risks, and 2) to oblige governments to better control weapons that pose a danger to civil aviation... Read More
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News & Events
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Safety Training
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September 22-24, 2014 — Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) Nashville, TN — Music City Center — Baldwin Aviation Booth #1036
October 21, 2014 — NBAA 2014 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Orlando, FL — Orange County Convention Center — Global Aerospace: Booth #3685, Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance: Booth #3777, Fireside Partners: Booth #3889, MedAire, Inc.: Booth #3185
Applications for Baldwin Aviation Management Scholarship Now Online
The Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship supports professionals seeking to become Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). Established in memory of Donald A. Baldwin Sr., an accomplished pilot and a member of NBAA's board from 1968 to 1971, the award provides funds for the CAM application, CAM Study Guide and CAM exam registration fee, as well as registration for NBAA's Leadership Conference. Applications for the Baldwin Scholarship are now available online and are due by Nov. 14. Apply for the Baldwin scholarship.
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