FAA recognizes safety progress in general aviation
January 24, 2011, 04:05 pm
The Federal Aviation Association's latest edition of its safety briefing publication is dedicated to the progress that has been made in general aviation safety, according to the group.
This edition marks the 50th anniversary of the publication and not only reviews safety successes, but also "outlines the agency's plan to further reduce the fatal accident rate by reaching out to and working with the GA community," according to the FAA.
Some of the featured articles in the current edition focus on ramp risk management, how to grasp the safety rules affecting the industry, how pilots should handle letters of investigation and the major lifesaving aircraft enhancements that have been developed over the life of the publication.
However, the main feature article discusses the overall reduction of GA accidents which have occurred during the past 50 years. According to the publication, 2009 statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board show that the number of fatal accidents per 100,000 flights has seen a 135 percent decrease, while total GA accidents have decreased by 40 percent.
Though flying has generally become safer, there are still a number of hazards pilots may encounter when they take off. Those who fly should consider pilot insurance, which helps provide for pilots' families in the event that they are in a fatal accident.
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