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Csaba Majoros posted in General Aviation
Happy 2024 for all members!
Hartmut Beil commented on Jozef Jankovic's topic in General Aviation
And always good landings. Hartmut
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Carsten Mildt commented on Recep Ümit Gemici's topic in Air Operations
Hello Recep, according to point (d)(1) of AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.181 the destination alternate fuel should cover the 'expected' departure routing, routing and arrival routing. If you can reasonably expect a specific alternate routing other than the SID/STAR (you frequently fly to that destination and you've already diverted to the alternate a couple times) why not consider this for the alternate fuel planning? If you do not have any information on the expected routing, you will probably be best advised to plan a more conservative fuel amount. Alternate season's greetings...
Antonio de la Rubia Suarez posted in General Aviation
Con mis mejores deseos al mundo de la aviación, Feliz Navidad y próspero año 2024.
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Michel MASSON posted in Rotorcraft
Advice for helicopter pilots in harsh winter conditions
Article by by Anette Kruhaug Haldorsen, Jan. 9, 2022
https://en.ehc.no/advice-for-helicopter-pilots-in-harsh-winter-conditio…
https://www.businessairnews.com/mag_story.html?ident=23445
Norway is a demanding country for helicopter operations. There are many factors involved during the winter season. Icing, white-out, snow landing, weather, flameout, fuel, starting in cold weather, parking outside, skids stuck to the ground, frozen ground and more.
Quote:
To avoid white-out it’s important to:
1. Avoid flying at low altitude over snow covered surfaces without prober references.
2. Do not fly into heavy snow showers.
3. If it’s not possible to see the difference between ground and horizon, turn around or land.
Different technics may be used to reduce the risk of entering self-induced white-out conditions:
1. If possible, stop in high hover and try to blow the snow away. Be aware of different snow types, and that the snow may start to recirculate suddenly when the helicopter is close to the ground.
2. Do not attempt to land if there is no object you can use as a reference during landing.
3. Perform a fast approach with a slightly forward movement and avoid low hovering.
4. Turn the nose of the helicopter, so the reference is visible at all time and fly close to it.
5. Make use of landing lights.
6. At take-off, lift the helicopter slowly to light on skids. If white out conditions occur land immediately, if not a max performance take off shall be performed with a slightly forward movement and always keep a point as a reference. Avoid hovering.
More in this informative article.
I use this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas time and a Happy New Year! Michel, ESPN-R Coordinator
Daniel Revuelta Evrard commented on a post in Air Operations
Hello everybody.
in the "Table 1 — Aerodrome forecasts (TAFs) and landing forecasts (TRENDs) to be used for pre-flight planning" (AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182), it's not very clear to which airport are the mean wind and gust applicable.
I'm talking about the "TEMPO (alone), TEMPO FM, TEMPO FM… TL, PROB 30/40 (alone)" column as per picture attached.
Any clarification will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Giorgio.
In the AMC & GM PDF is more understandable:
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/downloads/21718/en
I understand that all the conditions must be met for every aerodrome, althoug there is a difference
Michel MASSON posted in Rotorcraft
In relation to the volcanic eruption in Iceland mentioned below, EASA has published on Dec. 19, 2023 an update to the Safety Information Bulletin on managing the risk of volcanic ash events.
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-issues-safe…
https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2023-13#download
John Franklin posted in Air Operations
As the holiday season approaches, many passengers are travelling with children. Flying with children can be challenging for parents and also brings a new set of considerations for airlines ✈
If you are looking to provide useful information to your passengers, we created this EASA Light article with tips and things people should have in mind when flying with infants or older children, covering things like child restraining systems and seating options 💺
The material is available in all EU languages, feel free to link to the page or use the material for your own websites.
Check it out 👉 https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/light/topics/flying-children-0
Mohamed Bilel AMIRA commented on a post in Air Operations
Hi all,
Perhaps that someone can assist me on this.
Is there an EASA publication which explains Mandates and recommendations on Avionics Systems.
Dear John,
In fact I was looking for an EASA summary of the forward-fit avionic mandate or recommendation such as PBN operations by 2030 in europe RNP, ADS-B in,....
John Franklin posted in Air Operations
Following the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland, EASA has published an update to the Safety Information Bulletin on managing the risk of volcanic ash events.
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-issues-safe…
Grega Trcek commented on Konstantin Stoyanov's topic in General Aviation
Yes you are right Lars-Henrik as long as the owner of the aircarft is non-commercial DTO or Dry leased the aircraft from the private pilot-owner(s) and pilots are members of a non-commercial DTO, but they must comply with regulations regarding private-pilot(s) owner maintenance. In real life this can become quite complicated if they Dry lease the aircraft just for a short period of time. For such situations it is easier if the aircraft is in CAO.
The point in Costas question is wether the non-commercial DTO needs to own an aircraft for their training and the answer is no, as long as they have Dry lease agreemenet for the period in which they use the aircraft in their training and comply with all other regulations regarding non-commercial DTO and maintenance.
According to our experience, the best is, Short Term Dry lease agreement. This can be only for the time you really need the aircraft for training.
Giorgio Pulcini posted in Air Operations
Hello everybody.
in the "Table 1 — Aerodrome forecasts (TAFs) and landing forecasts (TRENDs) to be used for pre-flight planning" (AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182), it's not very clear to which airport are the mean wind and gust applicable.
I'm talking about the "TEMPO (alone), TEMPO FM, TEMPO FM… TL, PROB 30/40 (alone)" column as per picture attached.
Any clarification will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Giorgio.
Michel MASSON posted in Rotorcraft
Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes peninsula, 22:17, Dec. 19, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67756413
Quote: A volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity.
About 4,000 people were evacuated last month from Grindavik, a fishing town about 4km (2.5 miles) away.
The eruption started north of the town at 22:17 local time (22:17 GMT) on Monday, the Icelandic Met Office said.
Thumb up for the helicopter pilots operating in this risky area!
Fire is never a pilot's best friend.
Do you remember the EASA Volcanic Ash rules and guidance material?
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/safety-management/volcanic-ash
Mohamed Bilel AMIRA posted in Air Operations
Hi all,
Perhaps that someone can assist me on this.
Is there an EASA publication which explains Mandates and recommendations on Avionics Systems.
Davide MARTINI commented on Vasileios PAPAGEORGIOU's topic in Cybersecurity
Consider the possibility to contribute to the development of these industry standards!
Check if your organization is a member of EUROCAE or RTCA and ask to participate to the WG-72 (EUROCAE) or SC-216 (RTCA) and contribute to shape this important set of guidance for cybersecurity in aviation.