All Entries in the "Safety" Category

Aircraft Icing

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It may be a little late in the season, but aircraft icing remains a top priority for the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and designated as “Red” on their “Most Wanted” list of changes for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to address. This issue has been on the NTSB’s “Most Wanted” list since 1997, [...]

Infrared Systems for Pilots

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Enhanced Vision Systems have been available for some time on high-end jet aircraft, and now there is a version available for Aero Med helicopters as well. This infrared technology will bring a higher level of safety to helicopter operations that traditionally have had a poor safety record.

The system uses infrared technology to improve [...]

How Gunfire May Help Solve Aircraft Crash

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When I think of Palo Alto, CA, I think of Silicon Valley, computer whizzes, young businessmen and lots of money, but apparently that isn’t true. At least not in East Palo Alto where gunfire detectors cover the entire area of East Palo Alto, and has since January 2009.

As it turns out the [...]