Open forum discussion among the callers hosted by AeronomX Walter Kraujalis on issues affecting business aviation safety. Issues discussed during this call include the FAA says to hold off on getting a COVID vaccine for now. COVID test recommendations. The remainder of the call was a refresher of COVID related issues, including COVID mitigation policies for passengers; pilot currency; pace of operations; and training ideas. 

Here is the link to the CRL Clear test mentioned in the call, CLICK HERE. This is for a link to the test specifications, it is a a PCR test, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion among the callers hosted by AeronomX Walter Kraujalis on issues affecting business aviation safety. Issues discussed during this call include the FAA Special Airworthiness Bulletin SAIB NM-20-17 regarding disinfectant materials used within a cockpit or aircraft interior; being an aviation expert witness; the FAA Notice of Proposal Rulemaking for Pilot Record Database and Part 91 operators; will SMS be mandated for Part 91 operators; and should pilots take the COVID vaccine that is coming out.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Discussion on this call covered the recently issued FAA Special Airworthiness Bulletin NM-2017 (CLICK HERE to download a copy). The FAA issued Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 20009, describing recommendations for occupational safety and health on aircraft. Although the SAFO notes that any disinfectants used should be compatible with the aircraft and approved by the aircraft manufacturer for use on board the aircraft, this SAIB focuses on the potential near term and long term implications for airworthiness, and is directed to all persons responsible for airworthiness. ...Also discussed were current problems with ARINC flightplan formats, specifically routing and fuel planning amounts.

For a copy of FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NM-20-17, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Discussion also discusses use of automation versus manual flying skills; and Euro Control study of TA/RAs.

Euro Control document referred to during the call, CLICK HERE.

​Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Discussion about flight department activity levels and how to promote use of the company aircraft during COVID.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included a policy to fly a COVID-positive passengers, informal survey of the level of flight activity for operators (some have doubled their pre-COVID level of flights!), extra training ideas, to take the COVID vaccine or not when it comes out, and flying to Paris or to Mexico.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included state-to-state COVID travel restrictions, COVID testing to enter certain states and countries, and how about a policy to fly a COVID-positive passenger.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included state-to-state COVID travel restrictions, aircraft catering, mask policy, aircraft interior disinfecting, taking passenger temperatures, COVID testing, remote auditing, and pilot proficiency.

• GREAT WEBLINK for up-to-date state-by-state COVID travel restrictions, CLICK HERE.
• Weblink to CNN article of state-by-state COVID travel restrictions, CLICK HERE.
• SAFO 20009: COVID-19: Updated Interim Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for Air Carriers and Crews.  CLICK HERE to download copy.

Open forum discussion about having a reported positive test for COVID by someone in your flight department. What do you do? 

Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Paulo Alves, Global Medical Director Aviation Health for MedAire, discussing his opinion of the latest information on the Coronavirus and mitigation techniques for business aviation. Many pertinent issues are discussed including understanding COVID test results, whether 14-day quarantines are necessary, everyone wearing a mask onboard is important, a N95-type mask must be fitted to be most effective, should pilots wear masks, herd immunity, why some people are asymptomatic, and other mitigation techniques for aviation.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included training center COVID procedures and exposure and FBO planning.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included use of masks in the aircraft, training center COVID procedures, and Part 135 operators procedures wearing masks.

Weblinks mentioned in the call:

• Weblink to MedAire.com COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES, CLICK HERE.
• WSJ article "How Exactly Do You Catch Covid-19?", CLICK HERE.
• WSJ article "How Strict Are Airlines About Face Masks in Flight?", CLICK HERE.
• WSJ op-ed by VP Mike Pence "There Isn't a Coronavirus 'Second Wave'", CLICK HERE.

​Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in business aviation. Issues discussed included use of N95 masks, training center COVID procedures, and budgeting for the flight department moving forward.

Links and documents mentioned in the call:

• NIOSH Respirators and FAA standards, CLICK HERE to download document.
• New York Times article "Six Months of Coronavirus: Here's Some of What We've Learned", CLICK HERE for link.
• New York Times article "After 6 Months, Important Mysteries About Coronavirus Endure", CLICK HERE for link.
• N95 Respirator Mask Guidance document from a flight department, CLICK HERE to download. 
• FDA List (as of June 8, 2020) of Approved Respirators, CLICK HERE to download.
• UPDATE: On June 6, 2020, the FDA reissued the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Non-NIOSH-Approved Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators Manufactured in China, CLICK HERE for link.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed included COVID procedures for flight departments in real life, where to wear mask or not inflight.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed included the need for virus statistics onboard business jets, examples of COVID procedures for flight departments in real life, training centers lack of COVID mitigation procedures, hotel COVID procedures, some hazards due to low activity, and perspective of seriousness of COVID procedures.

Weblink mentioned in the call:

• Weblink to NBAA COVID-19 Risk Mitigation for Business Aircraft Operations, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed included the perils of flying airline, examples of local law enforcement for COVID restrictions, how to take pilot and passenger temperatures, the rate of air exchange in an aircraft cabin, what we know now about some aircraft cleaners, prepping for the CAM exam, the quality of remote audits, and what does the future look like to return to normal flying. 

Links and documents mentioned in the call:

• Washington Post 5/18/2020 article: "Airplanes don’t make you sick. Really.", CLICK HERE.
• Flight Safety Foundation, Pandemic Roadmap Version 2, CLICK HERE.
• Honeywell CoVid-19 Disinfectants Usage in Flight Deck, CLICK HERE.
• Weblink to COVID page of Flight Test Safety.Org, CLICK HERE.
• NBAA Powerpoint for "Sanitizing Your Business Aircraft During COVID-19, Part 2", CLICK HERE.
• OPSGROUP COVID Supermanual v0.9, CLICK HERE.

Open forum discussion regarding the current status of Coronavirus issues in aviation. Issues discussed included pilot currency, furloughs, insurance and engine MSP credits, new FRAT items, and employee mental health during the crisis.

Links and documents mentioned in the call:

• Revised FAA SAFO 20009 Dated 5/11/2020 COVID-19: Updated Interim Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for Air Carriers and Crews, CLICK HERE.
• EPA Webpage link to List of Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2, CLICK HERE.
  

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.