The Aviation Safety Letter (ASL) is going through some changes. Previously, the ASL was only available in PDF, but starting with issue 3/2019, it’s now also available in HTML. This change makes it easier to share articles with others—but more importantly, will make it easier to search for specific topics.
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Helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS)
Aircraft global positioning system (GPS), audio-visual caution, warning information, helicopters operators operating at night in IMC.
Ultralight safety—New best practices guides now available
Reporting and analysis of accidents, pilot operating handbook (POH), best practices guides: cross-country flight, maintenance and operations.
Stabilized approaches in VFR
VFR landing accidents in GA, failing to achieve a stabilized approach, proper go-around, TC flight test guide—Private pilot licence—Aeroplane.
David Charles Abramson memorial (DCAM)—Flight instructor safety award
Flight instructor safety award presented to Mr. Jack Proctor of Seneca College School of Aviation.
Visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather and collision with terrain—TSB final report A17P0170
Mooney M20D aircraft, mountainous terrain, search-and-rescue services delayed. (See PDF for condensed version)
Collision with terrain—TSB final report A19O0026
Robinson Helicopter Company R66, adequate visual reference to the ground, night VFR, flight plan. (See PDF for condensed version)
Wing lift strut assembly failure and collision with terrain—TSB final report A19C0026
Ski-equipped Piper J3C-65 aircraft, VFR flight, maintaining aircraft, restraint system, baggage and cargo properly secured. (See PDF for condensed version)
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