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Issue Number 268 |
December
2001
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P.O. Box 189, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 |
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ASRS Launches Aviation Security Study Following the terrorist attacks of September 11th, ASRS has received
an increasing number of reports detailing airport and aircraft security
concerns. Beginning in December 2001, ASRS will conduct a study
of the security-related reports received as a part of a NASA effort
to assist in national security improvements. The ASRS security study will be based in part on "structured callbacks" (telephone surveys) with ASRS reporters. ASRS analysts will contact reporters who submit relevant incident reports to request their participation in the study. The callback survey data will be evaluated for possible expansion into a continuing analysis of aviation security incidents. Your Security Concerns Count. ASRS strongly encourages pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel, cabin crew members, station agents, airport security personnel, and others involved in commercial and general aviation operations to submit your security-related incident reports to ASRS. Participation in the ASRS security study is voluntary, and information collected from reporters will be treated confidentially. All names, company affiliations, and other information that potentially identifies a reporter will be removed from incident reports and survey data prior to preparation of a final report. Following are examples of the types of security-related incidents that ASRS has received and has continuing interest in reviewing. Types of Security Incidents. Most of the security-related reports received during the past 60 days by ASRS fall into several categories:
Additional examples of security topics are listed below:
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A B767 Captain filed a report about a different type of vertigo that can be induced on the ground or in the air.
"Flicker vertigo" is a term that describes an imbalance in brain cell activity created by light sources that emit a flickering rather than steady light. Light flickering from 4 to 20 times per second can produce dangerous and unpleasant reactions in some people, including nausea, dizziness, migraines, unconsciousness, and even epileptic seizures. Both natural and artificial light sources especially florescent lighting and television screens may precipitate flicker vertigo. In aviation operations, problematic light sources include windmilling propellers that cut the sun to give a flashing effect, and rotating beacons or strobes in certain lighting and atmospheric conditions. Chapter 8-1- 5 of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Medical Facts for Pilots, offers a comprehensive discussion of other illusions of motion and position. |
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Information Sources
for Airspace The November CALLBACK carried an article on Enhanced Class B airspace and cited the internet address of the FAA web site where information on the most recent airspace changes can be found: http://www.faa.gov/apa/update.htm A CALLBACK reader reminded us that additional up-to-date airspace information is available from several aviation organizations. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) offers updated airspace information on its Home Page, and will send members a personalized e-mail alert notifying them if airspace rules change within 250 miles of their home airport. The AOPA web site address is: http://www.aopa.org/. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) also offer updated airspace information at http://www.eaa.org/ and http://www.nbaa.org/, respectively. Pilots using internet sources for NOTAM information should be aware that the information is subject to constant (even daily) changes. It is extremely important that all pilots check with Flight Service for applicable NOTAMs prior to every flight. The Captain of a corporate jet narrowly avoided an airspace intrusion when complacency and a "let's get home" attitude set the stage for a rushed departure:
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