NTSB Issues Recommendation for Annual NVG Training

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-14-102, directed at forty-four states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. This directive urges these jurisdictions to implement strict training protocols for pilots conducting night vision goggle operations. Specifically, the NTSB requires that all pilots who will perform such operations must receive formal ground and flight training related to night vision goggles. Furthermore, the recommendation mandates that this training be completed on an annual basis as a condition for remaining on flight status. The goal is to ensure consistent proficiency and safety standards across all relevant aviation sectors in the affected regions.