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October 03, 2020

EAA: FAA Introduces Further Relief Through SFAR Extension

EAA Pushed For This Relief

EAA has been touting the recent messaging from the FAA in regards to much needed extensions of an SFAR that resulted (rightfully) out of concerns over the industry's ability to keep up with various regulatory requirements during the pandemic. Accordingly; the FAA published a second extension of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 118, a collection of rule modifications that provide some relief to pilots from training, checking, and currency requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. This occurred on October 1st.

Each Pilot Heard A Loud "Bang"

On September 6, 2020, about 0900 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R22 Mariner helicopter, N194HC, was involved in an accident at Page Field (FMY), Fort Myers, Florida. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were not injured. The instructional flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Both pilots submitted written statements, and their versions of events were consistent throughout. The preflight and engine-start procedures were completed by the checklist with no anomalies noted. As the engine was accelerated to near its operating rpm, each pilot heard a loud "bang."