Flight Safety Information March 23, 2016 - No. 058 In This Issue Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Investigators to Examine Debris Finds Here's the Major Crisis the Airlines Are Facing Now U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Names Raj Helweg of Air Methods as Co-Chair World Aviation Safety Summit to take place in Dubai this April European Aviation Safety Agency approves two new routes over the Black Sea AOPA helps drone operators unravel FAA rules Power outage causing mess at Denver International Airport 'Airbus seeks to 3D print half of its future airplane fleet NASA Licenses New Communication Technology for Unmanned Aircraft Italy orders more Aermacchi trainer aircraft EAAP Human Factors in Flight Safety: SMS, Risk Management...and Safety Investigation - Training Hangar Rash Research Request ISASI Military Air Safety Workshop - 19-21APR (ISASI) Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter (MARC) Meeting/Dinner - 05MAY Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Investigators to Examine Debris Finds A piece of debris found in South Africa appears to bear the logo of the engine maker Rolls-Royce. Credit Neels Kruger/Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia - The Australian authorities coordinating the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said Wednesday that they had begun analyzing two pieces of debris suspected to be from the missing plane and that a third piece recently found in South Africa would also be examined. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the Malaysian government was working with officials in South Africa to arrange for examination of the debris found there this week, which was "suspected to be the cowling from an engine." Malaysia's transport minister, Liow Tiong Lai, said Tuesday on Twitter that analysis was needed to determine whether the part, which appeared to bear a partial logo from the engine maker Rolls-Royce, came from Flight 370. Two other pieces of debris, both found in Mozambique in recent weeks, arrived in Australia on Sunday, and experts have begun analyzing them, the Australian officials said Wednesday in a weekly update on the search for the Boeing 777. So far, only one piece of wreckage - a wing part called a flaperon, found in July on Réunion, a French island east of Madagascar - has been confirmed to be from Flight 370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people aboard. The plane disappeared en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is believed to have veered off course for reasons unknown, flown south for several hours and crashed into the southern Indian Ocean. Analysts have said that ocean currents could have carried debris from the plane from there to Mozambique, as they apparently carried the flaperon to Réunion. Four search vessels have been scouring the seabed off the remote southwestern coast of Australia for wreckage from the plane, but none has yet been found there. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/24/world/australia/mh370-debris.html?_r=0 Back to Top Here's the Major Crisis the Airlines Are Facing Now AMR Corp. American Eagle jets sit at gates outside the Central Terminal at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. A pilot shortage is affecting travelers everywhere It's been seven years since Adam Niewood's father, a professional musician, was killed in an airplane crash. But Niewood is still wracked with guilt. The night before the flight, his father asked him if he wanted to drive together instead. Niewood declined. "He traveled my entire life," says Niewood, 38. "He was gone sometimes 300 days a year. He left and he came back. And he left and he came back. And that was what I was used to. He asked me if I wanted to take a road trip with him, and had I said yes, we would have driven to Buffalo and he would have been alive." Niewood's father, Gerry Niewood, was killed when Colgan Air Flight 3407 plummeted into a house just outside Buffalo, New York on a snowy February night in 2009. Some 49 other people, including all on board and one in the home, also died. Government investigators found the leading cause of the crash was the pilots' incorrect response to an aerodynamic stall, a condition in which an airplane's wings aren't generating enough lift. Stalls are tricky. Like turning into a spin in a careening car, the right move is unintuitive. Lawmakers and regulators responded to Flight 3407 by dramatically increasing the number of hours required of first officers, from 250 to 1,500. The idea was to boost safety. But the change is helping fuel a pilot shortage the airline industry continues to grapple with as well as travelers across the country. Colgan Air, now defunct, was a regional airline. So-called "regionals" typically shuttle travelers from smaller airports to bigger ones, where they can transfer to the major carriers' bigger airplanes and on to further destinations. Think of the air travel system like a giant network, connecting thousands of airports. For many travelers, regionals serve as a vital link to that network. More than 200 airports in the U.S. were served only by regional airlines in 2014, according to the Regional Airline Association, a trade group. These regional airlines now have a big problem: many can't find qualified people to fly their planes. The new hourly requirements made it more expensive to become a pilot in the first place. Prospective pilots pay roughly $150,000 for the requisite training, hours and college degree. Entry-level salaries at regional carriers, a popular jumping-off point for new pilots, hover around $20,000. That difficult financial calculus is increasingly keeping would-be pilots out of the cockpit. How much the pilot shortage is already affecting you depends on where you live-or where you fly. "If I'm a small community dependent on regional aircraft for access to the air transportation grid, I would give it a nine [out of 10]," says William Swelbar, executive vice president of aviation consulting firm Intervistas. Swelbar has been predicting the shortage for years. When Republic Airways, a top regional airline, filed for bankruptcy in February, it in part blamed a lack of pilots. Swelbar and other experts say the shortage won't hurt the major airlines right away, because they have plenty of pilots. But the regionals serve as a critical source of pilots for the majors. If that pipeline dries up, there could be a shortage. An obvious solution: paying pilots more. "It's incredible you can still have a job where you're flying 50 people around and you're responsible for their lives and you're getting paid $20,000, with lousy hours and minimal to none in terms of benefits," says Daniel Rose, aviation lawyer and former U.S. Navy pilot. Rose represented some of Flight 3407 victims' families. But Rose says there's another force at work keeping pilots' pay grounded. Regional airlines count on deals with the major carriers to shuttle passengers to and from smaller airports to hubs. Regionals that keep their costs down (say, by paying crew less) are better able to compete for those deals. With little chance of pilots getting a pay boost, the aviation industry and regulators have started contemplating a more radical idea. There is mounting evidence that it's time to reconsider whether a pilot's total hours is representative of their skill level. One recent study called that link into serious question. "Hours can reflect experience, but they're not a good yardstick to measure pilots' abilities," says Dr. Dan Macchiarella, dean of the College of Aviation Studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. "Somebody could go tow banners for 10,000 hours and be less prepared to be a first officer than a graduate that came out of a program like ours that perhaps had 500 or 750 hours." As lawmakers debate new aviation rules, regional airlines have been trying to convince them it's time to rethink the 1,500 hour requirement. But the idea will be a tough sell with passengers, many of whom are bound to feel safer with a more experienced pilot, regardless of what the academics say. "If I'm going to pay top dollar from New York City to wherever, I want to know that the person flying the aircraft actually has the experience to know how to land properly in inclement weather," says Niewood. "Before the crash, I had a very tight, close-knit family. And now I don't." http://time.com/4257940/pilot-shortage/ Back to Top U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Names Raj Helweg of Air Methods as Co-Chair WASHINGTON DC - Raj Helweg, chief pilot of Air Methods, has been named the new industry co-chairman of the United States Helicopter Safety Team (www.ushst.org). The USHST was formed in 2013 as a regional partner within the International Helicopter Safety Team (www.IHST.org) to lead a government and industry cooperative effort to promote safety and work to reduce civil helicopter accidents and fatalities. Helweg oversees the training and compliance of approximately 1,300 pilots in his role as chief pilot for Air Methods, which operates more than 300 air medical transport bases serving 48 states across the U.S. Prior to his position as chief pilot, Helweg served as a regional aviation director and regional aviation manager and flew Sikorsky S-76 and S-92 helicopters in the oil and gas industry. "Raj Helweg will be a wonderful addition as a leader for the U.S. team," said Jim Viola, USHST government co-chairman and manager of the FAA Flight Standards Service - General Aviation and Commercial Division. "His operational and safety expertise will help us to continue our success in reducing helicopter accidents and fatalities here in the United States." Viola added, "I would also like to thank Chris Eastlee, President of the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA), for his two years of service as USHST industry co-chairman. With his direction and support, the team achieved excellent improvements in safety across the helicopter industry." Since 2013, the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team has focused on the U.S. commercial helicopter community and fatal accidents. Through 2015, total accidents have decreased for the second year in a row and the helicopter accident rate has been cut by 54 percent compared to 10 years ago. In addition, fatal accidents are down 41 percent and the fatal accident rate is down 61 percent compared to a decade ago. Air Methods Corporation (www.airmethods.com) is the global leader in air medical transportation. The Air Medical Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services in the United States. The United Rotorcraft Division specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. The Tourism Division is comprised of Sundance Helicopters, Inc. and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, which provide helicopter tours and charter flights in the Las Vegas/Grand Canyon region and Hawaii, respectively. Air Methods' fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features over 450 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Back to Top World Aviation Safety Summit to take place in Dubai this April Addressing the on-going challenges facing the global aviation industry, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is hosting the World Aviation Safety Summit (WASS), returning to Dubai this year in its fourth edition. Taking place on April 25 and 26, WASS 2016 will engage local and international stakeholders from regulatory authorities, airline operators, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, pilot associations, safety organisations and air traffic control service providers to highlight key strategies for the safety culture of the future. The Summit will address how the aviation industry ensures that safety is standardised and best practice is implemented worldwide, particularly considering the impact of rapid growth of airlines in emerging markets, and how airports with increasing levels of traffic and new routes must enhance and optimise their safety practices. The Summit will also look at how airlines and airports measure their own performance and implement effective predictive measures and pressure checks to prevent incidents before they happen. 2015 saw significant events including the German Wings crash in France and the Metrojet terrorism event over Egypt. Other fatal incidents on revenue fare paying flights all involved propliner aircraft and, although there was a good reduction from previous years, incidents that could result in fatalities continue to occur. These include a mid-air collision over West Africa between a business jet and a B737. The business jet crashed into the sea and the B737 managed to land safely without any fatalities. This event may be an extreme occurrence but the possible consequences of an incident of this nature are catastrophic. Runway excursions and incursions are still occurring, along with aircraft operating from closed runways or even taxiways. Serious injuries to passengers and cabin crew as a result of turbulence also appear to be increasing and a recent ground handling incident in India shows that flight safety does not just occur in the flight phase. WASS will analyse how all parties must respond to ensure continued safe operation. Consumer drones, UAVs and the illegal operation of lasers present a current and growing danger to air transport, especially in locations where the industry operates in close proximity to large urban populations. The experts gathering at WASS will debate what regulations and educational programmes are needed to ensure safety. Some of the sessions at WASS include creating a just culture, effective crew management strategies for safe operations, risk management and predictive safety, assuring air cargo safety, as well as inflight tracking and safety. Mohammed A. Ahli at Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said: "Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is committed to support the on-going development of safety in the aviation sector across the world. We believe that a global gathering of safety experts will make a genuine difference to the industry, enhance performance levels and celebrate best practices, so we are dedicated to backing the World Aviation Safety Summit. We look forward to supporting the learning and innovations that come out of the Summit, highlighting Dubai's commitment to ensure a safe and secure future for air travel." Nick Webb, managing partner at Streamline Marketing Group commented: "WASS has been established as the ideal platform for thought leaders of the global aviation safety sector to come together. It is where they discuss the safety measures and processes necessary in order to efficiently manage threats, risks and road blocks challenging aviation safety professionals worldwide. Air traffic is projected to double in the next 15 years and WASS is giving the industry's leaders an opportunity to discuss solutions to the demands of the booming industry. We look forward to welcoming the world's global aviation safety experts in Dubai for the fourth edition of the Summit." According to IATA, the number of air accidents and resulting fatalities dropped in 2015 from the previous year, and was well below the five-year average. IATA said the 2015 global jet accident rate, measured in hull losses per 1 million flights, was 0.32, compared with 0.27 in 2014 and 0.46 in the previous five years. In his recent report, Tony Tyler, Director General of IATA commented that 2015 was another year of contrasts when it comes to aviation's safety performance. In terms of the number of fatal accidents, it was an extraordinarily safe year and the long-term trend data show us that flying is getting even safer. Tyler added that we were all shocked and horrified by two deliberate acts--the destruction of Germanwings 9525 and Metrojet 9268. "While there are no easy solutions to the mental health and security issues that were exposed in these tragedies, aviation continues to work to minimise the risk that such events will happen again," concluded Tyler. http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/world-aviation-safety-summit-to-take-place-in-dubai-this- april.html#sthash.i28vNON7.dpuf Back to Top European Aviation Safety Agency approves two new routes over the Black Sea Aviation lawyer Andriy Guck explains the EASA report on the skies over Crimean peninsula "What is vital for Ukraine, [ in EASA report] it was clearly said that Ukraine provides enough efforts to provide air safety and safety or aero-nautical information. Second point that is vital for us Russian Federation was clearly stated that this country is not internationally recognized to provide any information over the Simferopol flight information region, and that matters a lot," aviation lawyer Andriy Guck said on Viewpoint, commenting on the recent report published by the European Aviation Safety Agency. "In this particular case we saw a lot of publications in the Russian Federation trying to explain that European Aviation Safety Agency has nothing to do with aero-nautical information in Crimea and the area and so on and so forth," he added. http://uatoday.tv/society/european-aviation-safety-agency-approves-two-new-routes-over-the-black-sea- 596588.html Back to Top AOPA helps drone operators unravel FAA rules Drone pilots operating near airports can get help deciphering FAA guidance and learn more about best practices from a new AOPA fact sheet. AOPA file photo. Drone pilots operating near towered and nontowered airports can get help deciphering FAA guidance and learn more about best practices from a new AOPA fact sheet. "We get calls every week from drone pilots who want help unraveling FAA requirements for their operations," said Rune Duke, AOPA director of airspace and air traffic. "The fact sheet is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference that we hope will raise awareness of how to safely conduct unmanned aircraft operations, especially in airspace that's also used by manned aircraft." The fact sheet is designed specifically for hobbyists, and covers topics that include how to get in touch with airport management about planned drone operations, what information to provide, and how to determine whether a planned flight is legal. Click Here AOPA also provides additional fact sheets for drone operators, including registration requirements and information about filing an exemption request to conduct commercial operations. "Unmanned operators are the fastest-growing segment of the aviation community, and we want to help them fly safely and avoid potential conflicts with manned aircraft," said Duke. "AOPA will continue to work with the pilots of both manned and unmanned aircraft to make sure we can safely share the skies and enjoy all that aviation has to offer." AOPA is actively engaged in working with the FAA and industry to ensure that regulations affecting drone operations protect the pilots of manned aircraft without imposing undue burdens or costs on drone operators. AOPA serves on FAA rulemaking committees for both unmanned aircraft systems and micro UAS. http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/March/22/AOPA-helps-drone-operators-unravel- FAA-rules Back to Top Power outage causing mess at Denver International Airport Denver International Airport has multiple cancellations due to the blizzard conditions. DENVER - All arriving flights are being held at Denver International Airport as of 7:50 a.m. due to snow and power issues. There is no estimated time of restoration yet, but DIA officials said they hope to resolve the issue soon. Xcel Energy has crews on scene and is working to restore power. There is currently no estimated duration for the FAA's traffic management program. DIA has significant flight delays due to a power outage that has affected several operations systems Wednesday morning. DIA is expecting 6 to 10 inches of snow accumulation through the end of Wednesday. Passengers should confirm their flight schedules and plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to their flight - and build in extra time to travel on wet or icy roads. Travelers should check their flight status before leaving for the airport with their airline or on www.flydenver.com. Currently, the airport does not have the ability to pump aircraft fuel from its fuel storage facility, and aircraft that require refueling are not able to depart. Some aircraft are still able to depart if they do not require refueling. The airport also does not have the ability to pump aircraft deicing fluid to the deicing trucks, however the airport does have a limited supply that is already available for use in the trucks. This combination of factors has led the FAA to implement a ground stop, which is holding all arriving flights destined for Denver this morning. The airlines have reported hundreds of cancellations Wednesday due to the weather. Snow-removal crews have been deployed and will remain out until the storm is over. DIA has more than 250 pieces of airside snow removal equipment and 110 pieces of equipment for landside parking lots and roadways, and more than 500 trained snow-removal personnel. The equipment being deployed for this storm includes blowers, brooms, blades, plows, runway sanders, 4,000 gallon chemical trucks, loaders with box plows, snow melters and multi-function equipment. The airlines are expected to be in full deicing operations for the duration of the snow. Passengers should expect to spend a little extra time on the aircraft prior to departure. The average deicing time is approximately 16 minutes, but can vary based on the type of aircraft. The airport is encouraging passengers who are driving to the airport to allow plenty of extra time and to drive with extreme caution. http://www.9news.com/news/travel/hundreds-of-flights-canceled-at-denver-international- airport/98058388 Back to Top 'Airbus seeks to 3D print half of its future airplane fleet' Though several industrial giants can be found at the forefront of metal 3D printing pioneering, none is more prominent than Airbus. They have been adopting 3D printing at lightning speed, and several of their latest engine and plane designs already rely on top of the range 3D printed parts - such as A350 XWB which features over a 1000 3D printed components. Additive Industries, the Dutch 3D printer developer who has just delivered their first MetalFAB1 3D printer to Airbus APWorks, has revealed where their efforts are heading: Airbus is planning to 3D print up to half of all components for its future airplane fleet over the coming decades. Additive Industries, as you might know, is a high tech business with strong roots in the laboratories of Eindhoven. Dedicated to taking metal 3D printing to industrial partners, they have been working on their own industrial 3D printer since 2012. The first MetalFAB1 3D printer has just been delivered to Airbus APWorks, the aviation giant's subsidiary specializing in advanced manufacturing and metal 3D printing. They are behind various innovative applications concerning robotics, mechanical engineering, automatic, medical technology and of course aerospace. Among others, they were behind the 3D printing a bionic partition for the A320 Airbus using a new super-strong, lightweight alloy called scalmalloy and DMSL technology. And according to Daan Kersten, the co-founder of Additive Industries, Airbus is ambitious. They have paid €1.8 million (more than $2 million USD) for this room-filling 3D printer by Additive Industries, and will be using it to build various metal parts, such as lightweight attachment components and seat parts, for aircraft. Kersten expects that it is all part of the first step towards largely 3D printed airplanes. "Airbus is thinking about reaching a point where half of their airplanes are 3D printed," he tells Dutch media. "If you know that they're now at just a few components, this technology must be seen as incredibly potent." The startup is also extremely proud to have Airbus as their first client. "Surely such a huge corporation won't take any risks by collaborating with a startup that hasn't got a track record to back up its claims. That hasn't achieved anything yet. Of course Airbus has very strict quality demands too, so we'll have to give it everything we've got," Kersten adds. But they certainly seem to have an excellent product. Their first industrial metal 3D printer has been under development for three years, during which they closely collaborated with various Dutch high tech companies, such as chip manufacturer (and neighbor) ASML. "ASML is our big role model. We hope to become as large as them one day," the ambitious CEO says. They have about thirty employees right now, most of which come from Eindhoven's technical industry. "We are sometimes still seen as a startup, and that's fine with me. It sounds a bit rebellious, and that suits us," he adds. They are also hoping to find more customers in the aviation industry, as well as in the automobile industry. But the eight meter long MetalFAB1 seems to be perfect tool for realizing those ambitious. A room-filling machine, it reaches its high level of productivity through a robust and thermally optimized design, which is combined with tons of feedback control options, calibration strategies and optimized use of automated build plates and product handling. "The modular design of the MetalFAB1 3D printer allows for customer- and application-specific process configuration. Multiple build chambers with individual integrated powder handling make this industrial 3D printer the first to combine up to four materials simultaneously in one single machine," they told us. "The MetalFAB1 can be equipped with a maximum of four full field lasers, thereby eliminating the need for stitching when printing large objects. MetalFAB1 is also the only system to include a furnace for integrated stress relief heat treatment. The size of a single build envelope (420x420x400 mm) places the MetalFAB1 among the top 3 largest 3D metal printers available." It certainly sounds like a maker's dream, and Kersten believes it is very logical that companies like Airbus see this technology as the future. "One of the biggest advantages of metal 3D printing is that you need less material and waste less because you use all the materials for the final product. And production is sped up considerably; you won't have to make any more molds and don't have to wait for the boat from China anymore," he concludes. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160323-airbus-seeks-to-3d-print-half-of-its-future-airplane-fleet.html Back to Top NASA Licenses New Communication Technology for Unmanned Aircraft Press Release From: Armstrong Flight Research Center NASA has developed technology that may enable large-scale unmanned aircraft to fly safely in the national airspace along with piloted aircraft. The patent-pending integrated communications and control system is capable of collision warnings as well as real-time traffic and weather updates. This communication system brings large unmanned aircraft a step closer to flying in the national airspace using the Federal Aviation Administration's, FAA, aircraft tracking system called the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, or ADS-B, which is to be mandated by the FAA for most aircraft by 2020. NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate researchers have been working on technologies that would allow these unmanned aircraft to share the national air space with piloted aircraft through its program called Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Air Space or UAS in the NAS. Center Director David McBride for NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, recently signed a license agreement with Vigilant Aerospace Systems of Oklahoma City. "We are excited to enter into a license agreement with Vigilant Aerospace Systems allowing for the transfer and commercialization of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast System for Own-ship, under direct control of the pilot, and Traffic Situational Awareness technology," said Laura Fobel, chief of Armstrong's technology transfer office. "We look forward to working with Vigilant over the coming years." Vigilant Aerospace Systems intends to commercialize the technology as part of its new FlightHorizon product suite and equip manned and unmanned aircraft with the hardware and software that provides synthetic cockpit views and detect-and-avoid commands to improve flight safety for all kinds of aircraft. "One of major advantages of this system is that it uses existing FAA infrastructure to help keep drones away from other aircraft," said Kraettli L. Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems. "It also gives nearby aircraft the ability to be aware of the drone and improves situational awareness for the drone operator." The new technology has been tested extensively on Armstrong's remotely piloted aircraft named Ikhana. Also known as a Predator B, Ikhana supports both science missions and aeronautical technology development such as the UAS in the NAS project. "We were excited about licensing this technology because we see the potential for these particular inventions to not only make significant contributions to flight safety for both unmanned and manned aircraft but also to be a platform technology for the future of flight automation," said Epperson. http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=48250 Back to Top Italy orders more Aermacchi trainer aircraft The Italian military has contracted Finmeccanica for additional Aermacchi M-346 training aircraft. The Italian Air Force s to receive additional M-346 jet trainers from Finmeccanica. Photo courtesy Aermacchi ROME, March 22 (UPI) -- Finmeccanica reports it is to deliver nine additional Aermacchi M-346 advanced training aircraft to the Italian Ministry of Defense beginning this year. The contract for the planes, valued at more than $337 million, was issued by the ministry's National Armaments Directorate. It includes logistics support and an additional development phase of the plane's integrated training systems. "The Aermacchi M-346 is the most advanced trainer aircraft available on the market today, the only one in the world designed to train pilots who will go on to fly new-generation, high-performance defense aircraft," said Mauro Moretti, Finmeccanica's chief executive officer and general manager. "It has won all the most important international bids and we are offering it as the platform on which the new American 'Top Guns' trainer aircraft could be based." The nine new -346 aircraft ordered will bring the number of the trainers flown by the Italian Air Force to 18. The Aermacchi M-346 is a twin-engine transonic aircraft with a maximum speed of 572 knots, a range of 1,070 miles and a service ceiling of 45,000 feet. Other operators of the aircraft include Israel, Poland and Singapore. http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2016/03/22/Italy-orders-more-Aermacchi-trainer- aircraft/6131458671865/ Back to Top EAAP Human Factors in Flight Safety: SMS, Risk Management and Safety Investigation - Initial Training Course, Barcelona, 23-27 May 2016 Special Note: An Early Bird discount of 200 EUR will apply to all registrations received by 15 April 2016. The course will be kindly hosted by the Barcelona-based airline Vueling, at their modern airline headquarters and ?ight training facility close to Barcelona El Prat Airport, just 12 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Full details of the course, including the Registration Form, are contained in the 2016 Course Information Brochure, which is available from the EAAP website: http://www.eaap.net/read/2981/initial-human- factors-in-flight-safety.html Please note that completion of this training course is recognised by EAAP (the European Association for Aviation Psychology) as contributing towards certification requirements for those wishing to become an EAAP-certified Aviation Psychologist or Human Factors Specialist. The experienced team of Dr Rob Lee, Kristina Pollack and Brent Hayward will conduct the course on behalf of EAAP. The first of these courses was conducted by the same team at Ispra, Italy in 1999, and since then the course has been held regularly in locations including Luxembourg, Stockholm, Madrid, Lisbon, Interlaken, Dublin, Dubai and Barcelona, with more than 400 participants attending to date. Each year the course is updated to reflect the latest thinking and developments in human factors and safety management in civil and military aviation. As detailed in the Course Registration Brochure, EAAP members are offered reduced registration fees for the course, and there is also a significant additional "Early Bird" discount for those who register by 15 April 2016. Course participant numbers are limited, so those wishing to attend are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Those with any questions about the course, please email Brent Hayward: bhayward@dedale.net Back to Top Hangar Rash Research Request Hello, my name is Mary Popko and I am a student as San Diego State University currently working towards a B.S. in Statistics. I would like to request your participation in my survey regarding 'hangar rash', a term commonly used to describe the unecessary damage that many aircraft sustain on the ground, while being maneuvered in the airport environment. The survey takes less than thirty seconds to complete. I hope to shed some light on this subject and would be happy to share my paper with anyone who is interested. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLW5KZ6 Back to Top FSI Twitter Feed - Flight Safety Information can be found on a daily Twitter feed at: curtllewis01 https://twitter.com/curtllewis01 Back to Top Back to Top The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter (MARC) Cordially invites you to attendour spring 2016 Dinner/Meeting Location: Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel Herndon, Virginia, 20170. Date/Time: Thursday, May 5, 2016, 6:00 - 9:30 pm Guest Speaker Honorable T. Bella Dinh-Zarr, Vice Chair, National Transportation Safety Board To: ISASI Members, Associates, and Guests: Please plan to attend this important annual event. We anticipate a large turnout for this event because our distinguished guest speaker. Please make your reservations early; as space will be limited and I must confirm the dinner numbers with the hotel by Thursday, April 21st. Don't forget that companions and other guests are most welcome. From: Ron Schleede President, MARC; Vice President, ISASI (H) 1-703-455-3766; (Cell) 571-212-4255; Email: RonSchleede@aol.com Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Times: 6:00 pm-Reception with cash bar 7:00 to 8:00 pm-Full buffet dinner ********************************************************** RESERVATION FORM The International Society of Air Safety Investigators Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter (MARC) Spring 2016 Dinner/Meeting Thursday, May 5, 2016, 6:00 pm Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel There will be a "networking" cash bar beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a full buffet dinner beginning at 7:00 pm. The program will begin about 8:00 pm. Adjournment anticipated about 9:30 pm. Yes, I will be attending: Name__________________________ Telephone___________________ Email Yes, I will be bringing a guest (s): Name__________________________Telephone____________________ Email Name__________________________Telephone____________________ Email Payment Method: Check, or Credit Card. Badge Name Company Name______________________________________ If paying by check, please make checks payable to ISASI-MARC, in the amount of $50.00 per person, if paid before April 21, 2016. The cost after April 21, 2016, will be $55.00, if space is available. This includes dinner, taxes, gratuity, and routine function expenses. Please mail checks to: Ms. Ann Schull, ISASI International Office, 107 E. Holly Avenue, Suite 11, Sterling, VA, 20164. (Telephone: 703-430-9668; FAX: 703-430-4970) If paying by credit card, please provide your reservation information, along with the following credit card information directly to Ms. Ann Schull by telephone, FAX, email, or regular mail. Curt Lewis