NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-016 to Reno Air Racing Association Regarding High G Training

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-12-016, addressed directly to the Reno Air Racing Association. This directive, identified by reference number WPR11MA454, mandates that the association provide high g training to its pilots. The recommended training must include specific techniques designed to mitigate the potential physiological effects associated with high g exposure. According to the NTSB fact sheet, these safety measures are required to be integrated into pilot preparations prior to the commencement of the Reno National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Furthermore, the recommendation specifies that such training and mitigation strategies should also be incorporated into daily briefings held during the duration of the NCAR event itself. This guidance aims to enhance pilot safety standards through structured educational protocols regarding g-force management.