Pushed to revitalize the HAA/FAA task force concept. 

Near 100  percent member participation with the SMS program office

FAA voluntary safety program participation and support

Serves as key input provider for rule making process specific to the HEMS industry

Members participate in numerous ARAC

• Part 27/29

• CRFS

Meet with NTSB staff and Board members

• Discussion of safety recommendations

• Implementation status of recommendations

• FAA rule making concerns and road blocks

• Continued engagement of new staff members 

Voluntary implementation of NTSB safety recommendations

• Conduct scenario-based training, including the use of simulators and flight training devices, for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) pilots, to include inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and hazards unique to HEMS operations, and conduct this training frequently enough to ensure proficiency.

Implement a safety management system program that includes sound risk management practices.

Install flight data recording devices and establish a structured flight data monitoring program that incorporates routine reviews of all available sources of information to identify deviations from established norms and procedures.

Install and require that pilots use night vision imaging systems for visual flight rules operations at night.

Equip helicopters that are used in emergency medical services transportation with autopilots, and train pilots to use the autopilot if a second pilot is not available.

Support of GAO/OMB investigations

• Helicopter shopping

• Utilization

• Congressional mandate

NVG certification issues with 337/STC approval

PIS Instrument approach/departure TERP issues