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SAFO ISSUED FOR AIRSHOWS, APWO MEMBERS VITAL TO THE PROCESS
SAFO ISSUED FOR AIRSHOWS, APWO MEMBERS VITAL TO THE PROCESS
SAFO ISSUED FOR AIRSHOWS, APWO MEMBERS VITAL TO THE PROCESS
- The FAA is calling for "appropriate well-defined procedures" during aircraft demonstrations following an investigation into a deadly midair collision of a Boeing B-17G and a Bell P-63F during a 2022 airshow in Texas. In a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) issued on Monday, the FAA detailed risk mitigation strategies for the civilian airshow community. The SAFO was generated as a result of an investigation into the November 12, 2022 crash involving a B17 and P63 during the Wings Over Dallas Airshow.
- The SAFO referenced a preliminary NTSB report, noting that although different types of aircraft were flying in close proximity, "the NTSB preliminary report stated there were no altitude deconflictions briefed before the flight or while the airplanes were in the air. This accident highlights the complexity of mass aircraft demonstrations, and the critical importance of safety protocols to provide separation and enhance situational awareness."
- APWO Staff and members were critically involved in the process of defining the SAFO, in cooperation with the FAA and NTSB. Subject matter experts were ingrained in the process to ensure that safe yet reasonable guidance was issued, and we are pleased with the resulting language which can be read on the FAA's website by clicking the button below. We'd like to thank all of the APWO members who supported this effort to provide legitimate, authoritative insight into the circumstances to produce an accurate and timely response to maintain safer, more professional Warbird Formation operations in the future.
APWO SUPPORTS STALLION 51 EXEMPTION
SAFO ISSUED FOR AIRSHOWS, APWO MEMBERS VITAL TO THE PROCESS
SAFO ISSUED FOR AIRSHOWS, APWO MEMBERS VITAL TO THE PROCESS
- APWO joined AOPA, EAA, GAMA, and other industry authorities in writing letters of support for STALLION 51 in their efforts to preserve their long standing FAR exemptions to conduct safe operations with their extraordinary P-51 and other flight training programs. For the first time in 37 years, the FAA chose not to grant these long-standing exemptions, citing recent events surrounding Warbird operations as justification. You can read the docket details and the various responses using the links below. APWO is proud to stand by Lee Lauderback and his incredible team to restore these exemptions so that they can continue to be the standard of excellence in Warbird operations.
Read the Docket (FAA-2024-0318)