General Aviation Joint Steering Committee Members Iniatives
Reduce Weather-Related Accidents
The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee seeks to reduce weather-related accidents in the personal aviation segment of General Aviation. We do this through the development of:- New technology
- Better procedures and training
- New weather products
| Condition | New Technology | Better Procedures & Training | New Weather Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continued Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) | Development of an FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) for low-cost Terrain Warning System |
Advisory Circular 61-134 (PDF)
on Controlled Flight Into Terrain Awareness
Air Safety Foundation’s Terrain Avoidance Plan |
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) guidance on pilot use of weather graphics (Chapters 7-1-3 and 7-1-14)
AOPA/ASF online WeatherWise Course on Ceiling & Visibility |
| Loss of Control in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) | Development of low-cost weather downlinks for GA (in progress) | Air Safety Foundation WeatherWise safety seminar |
Personal & Weather Risk Assessment Guide (PDF)
GA Pilot’s Guide to Weather Decision-Making (PDF) |
| Loss of Control on Instrument Approach | FAA approval for substitution of second Attitude Indicator for Turn Coordinator |
Development of low-altitude procedures
Accelerated development and implementation of Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)-enabled GPS approaches with vertical guidance(in progress) |
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| Penetration of Thunderstorms | Development of low-cost weather downlinks for GA(in progress) | Clarification of pilot/Air Traffic Control communications terms and procedures(in progress) | Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) guidance on pilot use of weather graphics (Chapters 7-1-3 and 7-1-14) |
| Icing Encounter | Air Safety Foundation safety brief on icing |
