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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TC’s continued work on strengthening aviation safety across the Americas and Caribbean States
Promote the safety of Canadians abroad, ICAO NACC, memorandum of collaboration (MoC), developing Haiti’s safety oversight system, improving aviation safety of the ECCAA.
Service difficulty reporting and general aviation
General aviation safety program, voluntary reporting working group, AC 521-009, SDR submission, service difficulty reporting program, most important tool to gauge safety and reliability, WSDRS is the quickest way to submit an SDR.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), otherwise known as drones
New hazards and challenges, Part IX of the CARs, two operating environments and some associated rules, the elimination of the distinction between commercial and recreational users.
David Charles Abramson Memorial (DCAM) Flight Instructor Safety Award
COVID 19, no DCAM award for 2020.
TSB Final Report A19P0059—Engine power loss, forced landing into trees
Cessna 182E, carburetor ice accumulation. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A19W0105—Controlled flight into terrain
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, pilot decision making, poor weather conditions in mountainous terrain. (See PDF for condensed version)
TSB Final Report A20Q0023—Collision with power lines
Cessna 150M, no licence or a night rating, low altitude flight. (See PDF for condensed version)
TC announces strengthened requirements for ELTS on aircraft in Canada
Regulatory changes, all Canadian aircraft to be equipped with a digital ELT capable of broadcasting simultaneously on frequencies of 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz, with some exceptions.
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