Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include a general discussion of current flight department activity; the recently issued FAA Special FAR provide COVID-relief for pilot currency; use of ionization for aircraft interior disinfection; and general opinions of callers as to the future for their departments. 

LInks and documents mentioned in the call:

• FAA Special FAR for COVID Relief of Certificate Currency, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include use and risks associated with different types of face masks; liabilities with COVID procedures in flight operations; and the status of FAA relief of pilot qualifications for general aviation.

Links and documents mentioned in the call:

• OSHA 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, CLICK HERE. See specifically about employer provided masks under 1910.134(c)(2)(i).
• FAA SAFO 20009, COVID-19: Updated Interim Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for Air Carriers and Crews dated 4/17/2020. CLICK HERE for download.
• FAA Exemption 18510 for Part 135 operations, CLICK HERE for download.
• DOT Guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations dated 3/25/2020, CLICK HERE for download.
• FAA Disruptions to Alcohol & Drug Testing Due to COVID-19, CLICK HERE for download.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include aircraft interior disinfection; notice of free virtual Business Aviation Safety Seminar (BASS); what is "essential" travel; potential company liabilities for flying; GDC preflight info; should crew and passengers wear masks inflight; and importance of developing and implementing a COVID-19 policy & procedure and educate your passengers. 

Links to recommended websites:

• MedAire webpage addressing COVID-19 Advice & FAQs, CLICK HERE.
• AOPA webpage List of COVID-19 Restrictions by each State, CLICK HERE.
• CDC webpage for COVID-19 Symptoms & Testing, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include current amount of flying; quarantine rules for various states; FAA restricting pilots from flying with COVID medication; flight procedures for flight during COVID crisis; various disinfection processes for aircraft interiors; and expired medicals and postponed recurrent training.

Links to some of the documents referred to in the call:

• At the end of day 4/15/2020, a check of the FAA website makes no mention of prohibiting pilots from using Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine, though there are several news articles about it. Article from CNN, CLICK HERE.
• Siemens UV device, for brochure CLICK HERE.
• NY Times article of quarantine rules of each state, CLICK HERE.
• YouTube videos about electrostatic spraying, CLICK HERE. Second, CLICK HERE.
• Sample COVID-19 Flight Operations Procedures, CLICK HERE.
• Article from WebMD website on "How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Surfaces?", CLICK HERE. For printed article, CLICK HERE.

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Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include pilot training and recurrency; possible savings with MSP and insurance; aircraft interior disinfecting; and humanitarian flights.

Link to aircraft disinfectant Zip Chem. Disinfection product discussed on call. AeronomX has not used these products, does not endorse nor recommend these products, nor vouches for them.

Sample COVID-19 Flight Procedures.
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​Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed include airline travel mitigation; flight attendant PPE; disinfecting aircraft interiors; and medical testing of crew and passengers before flight.

Disinfection products discussed on call are Microshield 360 and Aviation Clean Air. AeronomX has not used these products, does not endorse nor recommend these products, nor vouches for them.

Open forum discussion with co-host Tom Huff of Gulfstream regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation.

Open forum discussion about the looming Coronavirus pandemic and how it affects aviation safety.

Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Charles Justiz, formerly of NASA, discussing confirmation bias effecting accident investigations such as the recent Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.

Open forum discussion about year end reminders for SMS summary reports.

Open forum discussion about runway excursions and inconsistency of auditors.

Open forum discussion about recent aviation accidents and CFOQA.

Open forum discussion about standardizing 135 training.

​Open forum discussion about Safety Officer workloads; IEP Internal Evaluation Program; and the pilot shortage situation.

Open forum discussion about high altitude balloon hazards and SPI for runway incursions.

Open forum discussion about balked landing procedures and safety officer work loads.

​Open forum discussion about starting out as a new Safety Officer. Also about FAA SMS Voluntary Program.

​Open forum discussion about benefits of ASAP, and checklist for return to service after heavy maintenance.

Open forum discussion of landing on wet runway, and who can be an Accountable Executive.

Open forum discussion on landing wing strikes and ground handling accidents.

​Open forum discuss about new aircraft type training, timing of preflight inspection, and FAA SMSVP.

​Open forum discuss about Safety Officer training, takeoff briefing, and aborted takeoff standards.

Open forum discussion of crash with downwind landing, crash from trying to top weather, pushing for OEM safety data.

Open forum discussion about training standards and pilot proficiency.

​Open forum discussion about recent bizav crashes, FAA SMSVP, and reliance upon automation.