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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Michel MASSON posted in Rotorcraft
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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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Javier Torre
2 years ago
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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.
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HAI replaced by Vertical Aviation International (VAI)
February 24, 2024
https://contentsharing.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=3…
Excerpts from the VAI Newsletter:
"Our vision at VAI is clear and audacious: to be the world’s most vital membership association leading the evolution and expansion of vertical flight.
While our name and appearance have evolved, the most important change is our expanded focus: we support all aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing—and yes, that absolutely includes helicopters. Those aircraft complete missions that no other aircraft can accomplish, and we are proud to represent them.
We rebranded to expand our reach, and so VAI focuses on what unites us: the unique capabilities of vertical flight. If you design, build, fix, fly, supply, or support vertical aviation, then you belong in VAI!
Beyond the name change, our commitment to offering the industry's most effective advocacy, communication channels, safety programs, education, and networking opportunities remains steadfast.
Welcome to Vertical Aviation International!"
Signed Nicole Battjes, Chair, VAI Board of Directors, and
James A. Viola, VAI President and CEO
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You are right, Grégoire, implementation can be a challenge. Each mitigating measure will require an impact analysis, but activities are underway.
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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?
John Franklin commented on John Franklin's topic in Air Operations
Hi All, we did a mini version of this covering all the different helicopter operation types in the summary of the Annual Safety Review 2023. You can find this on the link here: https://www.easa.europa.eu/community/topics/easa-annual-safety-review-h…
We have the full analysis in the Annual Safety Review covering each of the domains with graphs of all the Key Risk Areas.
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Michel MASSON commented on Michel MASSON's topic in Rotorcraft
Thanks for sharing this most tragic accident case, John.
Condolences to the family.
Reminds us that this danger can be lethal and that proper mitigations must be taken to control the risk.
Certain errors - we call them critical errors, won't be forgiven...
Nika Khvedelidze commented on a post in General Aviation
Nika Khvedelidze
2 years ago
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Dear members,
I would like to bring your attention to the sailplane commercial operations within member states of the EU. As Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 (SAO) defines in Article 3 - Air operations (2), operators of
sailplanes shall engage in commercial operations only after having declared to the competent authority their capacity and means to discharge the responsibilities associated with the operation of the sailplane.
Furthermore, SAO.DEC.100 Declaration defines conditions for how to declare and what information shall be included in the declaration template (Appendix 1.)
Despite those requirements, I just want to precise, taking into account the member state's experience and practice, if there is any additional information, document, or manual requested by the member state to be prepared by the sailplane commercial operator.
Thank you!
Have a good day!
Dear Francesco, thank you for your time and such a detailed explanation!
I will take a look all the articles you have mentioned here.
Very kind regards,
Nika
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diomiro certaldi commented on diomiro certaldi's topic in Air Operations
Thanks Marianna, you answer is very useful and detailed.
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Nika Khvedelidze posted in General Aviation
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Dear members,
I would like to bring your attention to the sailplane commercial operations within member states of the EU. As Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 (SAO) defines in Article 3 - Air operations (2), operators of
sailplanes shall engage in commercial operations only after having declared to the competent authority their capacity and means to discharge the responsibilities associated with the operation of the sailplane.
Furthermore, SAO.DEC.100 Declaration defines conditions for how to declare and what information shall be included in the declaration template (Appendix 1.)
Despite those requirements, I just want to precise, taking into account the member state's experience and practice, if there is any additional information, document, or manual requested by the member state to be prepared by the sailplane commercial operator.
Thank you!
Have a good day!
Axel Wegener commented on Axel Wegener's topic in Air Operations
Understood so far. By reading the documents again it becomes more clear that CAT.POL.A.210 defines a margin of 35ft (min), whereas for NCC.POL.125 it is only given the 'adequate margin', so not to interpret as an 'add' to the 35ft (from CAT), but being the 'absolute' obstacle clearing distance. With that in mind, it should never and could never be Zero (0) ft!
Maybe the GM2 NCC.POL.125 should make that point more obvious.
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