After Part-IS implementation in a company that have multiple legal entities operating in different countries (under jurisdiction of different aviation authorities) how the company will be audited? Each company separate by local authority or the group (operator) can be audited as a whole organization?
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What would you do if a passenger admitted to have a lithium battery in a bag checked due to lack of overhead space?
Several challenging situations like that are presented in the March 2024 edition of NASA CALLBACK, offering again the reader a chance to “interact” with the information given in a selection of ASRS reports.
In “The First Half of the Story,” you will find report excerpts describing an event or situation up to a point where a specific decision must be made, an immediate action must be taken, or a non-normal condition must be actively managed. You may then exercise your own judgment to make a decision, determine a possible course of action, or devise a plan that might best resolve the situation...
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Hello, even if the idea is very good, you should remove the acronym "METAR", because a METAR in pilot mind it's reality => observation.
I configured everything for my airport (no METAR) and sometimes it's completly wrong (annonced as VFR, but completly foggy).
When it's based on a forecast model, it can be wrong and need to be advisertise like this.
Axel Wegener commented on Axel Wegener's topic in Air Operations
Thank you John,
i've read the FAQ, it clarifies partly. The MS is only one part of the overwhelming tasks the smaller companies feel confronted to reply to. That's the outcome of the daily business here...
We should be aware that small NCC Operators really try to fullfill what they interpret of being expected from the NAA and EASA, while working with the rule! But more then once we've heared that the feel treated like CAT Operators, which can not be the goal...
I can still not find the NCC part of 965 is tailored and explained to the small Operators. In result the Operators don't see the safety aspect of the 965 but increasing bureaucracy...sorry to say.
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#EASA is thrilled to announce the release of the Artificial Intelligence Concept Paper Issue 02: Guidance for Level 1 & 2 Machine Learning Applications. This marks a significant step forward on the EASA #AI Roadmap 2.0.
❓ This latest issue addresses the unique challenges of deploying AI in aviation. It expands on Level 1 AI (Human assistance) applications, deepening the exploration of 'learning assurance,' 'AI explainability,' and 'ethics-based assessment' as foundational concepts of the ‘AI trustworthiness framework’. Moreover, it introduces guidance for Level 2 AI-based systems, giving flesh to the groundbreaking concept of 'human-AI teaming' (HAT) and highlighting the need for new human factors guidance to ensure safe Human-AI Interaction (HAII).
👍A huge thank you to all who have contributed to this important publication that serves as a reference for the entry into the framework consolidation phase of EASA AI Roadmap with the launch of EASA Rulemaking activities on AI.
Let's navigate the future of AI in aviation together!
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-publishes-a…
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The Rotorcraft Collective: Don’t Forget to See and Avoid Other Aircraft
https://youtu.be/2xSZIETO_l8?list=PL5vHkqHi51DTAkNwV1ZlHydXxPUCjmiRt
Another excellent FAA Rotorcraft Collective video presented by Scott Newsome, FAASTeam Representative.
Quote: Most collisions between two aircraft are preventable. However, with the skies becoming crowded with more aircraft and the cockpit becoming crowded with new technologies, using your eyes to look outside is critical for a safe flight. It is the responsibility of all pilots to maintain vigilance to see and avoid other aircraft. This video covers some of our recommendations to prevent a mid-air collision.
Dominique SAVEL commented on Vasileios PAPAGEORGIOU's topic in Cybersecurity
Thank you very much for your response Vasileios. I find it very difficult to understand how EASA presents a regulation on information security that does not address data protection, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity governance in all its aspects. One of the digital characteristics of aeronautics is that it is particularly exposed to problems with data stored and exchanged between the European Union and outside it. The approach appears incomplete, with legal considerations being the basis of compliance. In the context that you present the work is therefore much simpler, and so I thank you, but I doubt the effectiveness in terms of security.
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FAA Rotorcraft Collective: Sharing Low-altitude Airspace with Drones Midair Collision video, March 2024
https://youtu.be/mZSLZGImITU?list=PL5vHkqHi51DTAkNwV1ZlHydXxPUCjmiRt
Collisions between drones and aircraft are on the rise. Since 2017, there have been in the USA at least six confirmed and another six probable drone collisions with airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons, causing significant damage.
Most of these incidents happened to helicopters. These collisions have occurred mainly below 500 feet and some even in controlled airspace. Traditional aircraft always have the right of way over drones, but drone operators don’t always see and avoid in time and air traffic controllers...
Listen to the safety tips provided by Scott Newsome, FAASTeam Representative.
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Very effective technique for personal development, i really encourage reassessing your skill after each flight (debrief yourself), take notes of what could’ve of done better.
Could someone write what book did Kathrin Kaiser mention in the video.
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On personal minima, see also this other EASA video published in the EASA Community General Aviation on March 1st, 2024:
https://www.easa.europa.eu/community/topics/personal-minimums#comment-4…
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AIRATTACK Magazine, Issue 32 was published on March 1st, 2024.
https://indd.adobe.com/view/e461404d-86c2-4322-8033-13ba486a3065
Not very well known in Europe, this NZ Kia Kaha Media Group Magazine doesn't address air combat as the name could let to believe but firefighting - another type of combat.
It includes the article Black Hawk Tanks, Improving the Breed by Paul Kennard (picture below).
Discover the other AIRATTACK Magazine issues - a superb collection, at:
https://www.airattackmag.com/
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EFB Own-ship position for situational awareness with a COTS (GNSS with 12 channels)
Good afternoon all,
I hope you are doing well.
I am reaching out seeking support / feedback related to the requirement from AMC7 SPA.EFB.100(b)(3) and the "adequate number of channels (12 or more)" needed for the use of a COTS (iPad) to display own-ship position for situational awareness.
- Since many of you are probably using iPads as EFB: does anyone managed to obtain the information to prove that the iPad has a GNSS receiver with 12 channels or more?
- Are you using an iPad to display own-ship (only for situational awareness) as an operator subject to EASA requirements?
- Did your Authority ask you specifically to show compliance with this 12 channels requirement? (knowing that neither FAA nor TC Canada nor ICAO have this requirement)
- Do you think EASA should update this requirement?
Hello Javier
we are using iPads as EFB-units, so we also have a COTS-unit. for the number of channels, you may want to scan through:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1690081?sortBy=best
Not as an official source but to get an idea.
As we were not able to proof the data for the 12 channels so far on the internal audit we were forced - at the moment - to NOT allow the ownship position - although I personally see it as a definite improvement to one's situational awareness – If used alongside rigid procedures and clear understand that the position indicated can NEVER substitute a clear look-out and verification of one’s position.
We are trying to get support from the application vendor, so far we are not there yet.
YES, I think EASA should reconsider their position IF the operator has proper procedures in place.