Indications Are That Wheels Were Extended During Water
Landing
Amphibious airplanes give their pilots a lot of versatility when
it comes to choosing a landing site. However, an August 1st water
landing resulted a fatal injury to an experienced floatplane pilot,
and the NTSB's preliminary report indicates the wheels may have
been extended during the landing attempt .
Regulations Mean Licensing Will Be Standard Across All Member
States
The EASA today published a proposal to the European Commission
for a "harmonized" regulation on Flight Crew Licensing (Part-FCL)
in the form of an "Opinion". This new regulation will ensure that
the same pilot licensing requirements and related high safety
levels apply in all Member States.
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