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Helicopter Safety Guidelines Released

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Helicopter Pilots Model Code of Conduct (HMCC) is a new set of volunteer-developed standards designed to guide pilots in ambiguous situations not covered by existing procedures, aiming to minimize risk and go beyond minimum regulations.
  • The HMCC covers a wide variety of helicopter operations, from primary instruction to commercial flights, organized into seven sections including general responsibilities, training, security, and technology.
  • Not owned by any single organization, the HMCC is overseen by a permanent editorial board of industry leaders and is intended to be adaptable for individual operators' specific needs.
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Helicopter pilots looking for guidelines for situations not covered by checklists, procedures or operating manuals can now get help from a new set of standards called the Helicopter Pilots Model Code of Conduct. The document was designed to help pilots interpret ambiguous regulations and to provide criteria for how to operate their helicopters while minimizing the risk of flying.

The HMCC covers a wide variety of helicopter operations, from primary instruction to commercial flight operations. Seven sections make up the HMCC including general responsibilities, training and proficiency, security and the use of technology.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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