NTSB Issues Recommendation A-18-024 to FAA on Pilot Information Presentation

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued safety recommendation A-18-024, identified as DCA17IA148, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the establishment of a specialized group composed of human factors experts. The primary objective of this group is to conduct a comprehensive review of existing methods used to present flight operations information to pilots. This review encompasses critical pre-flight materials such as flight releases and general aviation flight planning services, as well as in-flight data including aircraft communication addressing and reporting system messages. The recommendation further instructs the FAA to create and publish guidance outlining best practices for organizing, prioritizing, and presenting this information. The goal is to optimize pilot review and retention of relevant operational details. Additionally, the FAA is urged to collaborate with air carriers and service providers to implement solutions that align with these newly established guidelines.