A-05-024
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Add a specific requirement for all pilots who do not receive weather-related recurrent training, that the biennial flight review include the following: recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts, determination of fuel requirements, and planning for alternatives if the intended flight cannot be completed or delays are encountered.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to add a specific requirement to the biennial flight review for pilots who do not receive weather-related recurrent training. This requirement would include recognition of critical weather situations, use of weather reports and forecasts, fuel determination, and planning for alternatives if the flight cannot be completed or is delayed.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 15, 2011 |
| NTSB number | DCA05SS001 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).