A-26-017
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop a new and comprehensive instructor-led, scenario-based training on the proper use of visual separation, both tower- and pilot-applied. This training should include information on the inherent limitations of see and avoid, responsibilities when applying visual separation, and guidance for controllers on factors, such as current traffic volume, workload, weather or environmental factors, experience, and staffing, that should be considered when applying visual separation. Require this training for all controllers and include on a recurrent basis thereafter in annual simulator refresher training.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to develop a new instructor-led, scenario-based training on the proper use of visual separation. The training must include information on the limitations of see-and-avoid, responsibilities, and guidance on factors that controllers should consider when applying visual separation. The Administration should also require this training for all controllers and include it recurrently in annual simulator refresher training.
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 | Open - Initial Response Received |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | — |
| NTSB number | DCA25MA108 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).