Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"If light helicopters operating under visual flight rules could be enhanced to meet some of the instrument flight rule stability requirements, many loss-of-control accidents could be avoided. Aircraft stability would help a pilot maintain positive aircraft control during temporary losses of visual cueing or disorientation."

Source: Nick Mayhew, industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team -- after a comprehensive analysis of fatal helicopter accidents, the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team determined that loss of control while inflight has been a leading factor in accident causes, especially involving light helicopters.

FMI: www.USHST.org, www.IHSF.aero