Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Primary Goal Was Improved Radio Communication For The Metro
Area
On Tuesday March 22nd, multiple helicopter operators and pilots
from every facet of the industry in and around the Cincinnati metro
area got together to participate in an open discussion on
helicopter safety as it pertains to Cincinnati. The meeting was a
joint venture put together by the National EMS Pilots Association
(NEMSPA) and the FAA's Safety Team (FAASTeam).
Rex Alexander, President of NEMSPA and George Ballard, FAASTeam
program manager, teamed up to facilitate the three hour summit and
open safety discussion. The meeting included an overview of a
number of NTSB accident investigations with lessons learned. A
short review and discussion of the recent NTSB alert bulletin
concerning Meteorological Evaluation Towers and their potential
impact on safety in the region was facilitated by Mr. Ballard. But
the chief focus of the meeting was for the attendees to discuss and
hammer out a framework for common radio communications and
operations that would enhance safety for all helicopter operators
in the Cincinnati Metro area. This Letter of agreement is currently
under review and will be made public very soon.
Many voiced their opinion that this same type of open safety
forum should take place at all large metropolitan areas which have
a high volume of helicopter operators and traffic. Everyone in
attendance participated greatly in all of the discussions held and
seemed to feel that the meeting was an overall success.
Additional sponsors of the event included; Helicopter
Association International, FEC Heliports and the Federal Aviation
Administration. Over 26 individuals were in attendance with
representation from the following programs and operations; ABX Air,
Air Evac Lifeteam, Air Methods, Cardinal Helicopter, D & M
Aviation Inc., Hamilton County Sheriffs Department, Irish Air,
MedFlight of Ohio, Omniflight Helicopters Inc., PHI Air
Medical, PHI Dove Flight, Signature Helicopter, Stratus
Helicopters, University Air Care and Vertical Advantage
Helicopter.
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