The FAA believes pilots need more practice hand-flying aircraft if the industry is to be successful in reducing the number of loss-of-control accidents, still listed as the leading cause of industry fatalities.
FAA: Manual Flying Skills Still Lacking
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is urging pilots to practice hand-flying more to reduce loss-of-control accidents, which remain the leading cause of fatalities in the aviation industry.
- Increasing reliance on automation, driven by modern technology and commercial operational policies, makes it challenging for pilots to maintain manual flight proficiency.
- To address this, the FAA released SAFO 17007, a safety alert that suggests specific manual flying maneuvers and training scenarios for pilots across various operations, emphasizing foundational aerodynamic knowledge and progressive automation reduction.
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