Wed, Jan 18, 2023
While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had the opportunity to spend some time talking with Christopher Hart, the Chairman of the NTSB.
For those of us in aviation, if asked the question; who would you like to sit down with and chat about aviation over a cup of coffee, we’re sure Chairman Hart would be at the top of the list.
The first topic discussed in the long list of safety issues was the concern for loss of control accidents. Hart says they have been taking a very hard look at this and realize that it is causing more than half the fatalities in general aviation accidents. He goes on to discuss the importance of stall avoidance and how an angle of attack indicator can help. During this part of the conversation Hart also discusses the interaction between the NTSB and the FAA.
Other hot topics included the issue of integrating ADS-B into the national airspace system. When Tom asked Hart about what he would like to say to the general aviation community regarding the job of the NTSB, he said…
Well, watch the video and find out for yourself.
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