NTSB Issues Recommendation to Reno Air Racing Association Regarding Pilot Safety Gear
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the organization to assess and potentially mandate g-suit usage for racers.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the organization to assess and potentially mandate g-suit usage for racers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as A-12-017 under reference number WPR11MA454, addressed directly to the Reno Air Racing Association. This official directive urges the association to conduct a thorough evaluation of the feasibility associated with requiring pilots to wear g-suits during races at the Reno National Championship Air Races. The NTSB specifies that if this evaluation determines such a requirement is feasible, the organization should proceed to implement it immediately. This action highlights ongoing safety considerations within the context of high-performance air racing events.