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    The document provides recommendations to help pilots avoid bird strikes when flying helicopters. It notes an increase in bird activity that raises the risk of strikes. It recommends that pilots receive annual training in bird avoidance techniques. It also suggests flying at the highest safe altitude possible to reduce bird exposure, actively reporting bird strikes, and using lights to help birds detect the helicopter when operating in bird-heavy areas. The majority of strikes occur between 1,000-2,000 feet and involve impacts with the windshield.

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    The document provides recommendations to help pilots avoid bird strikes when flying helicopters. It notes an increase in bird activity that raises the risk of strikes. It recommends that pilots receive annual training in bird avoidance techniques. It also suggests flying at the highest safe altitude possible to reduce bird exposure, actively reporting bird strikes, and using lights to help birds detect the helicopter when operating in bird-heavy areas. The majority of strikes occur between 1,000-2,000 feet and involve impacts with the windshield.

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    The document provides recommendations to help pilots avoid bird strikes when flying helicopters. It notes an increase in bird activity that raises the risk of strikes. It recommends that pilots receive annual training in bird avoidance techniques. It also suggests flying at the highest safe altitude possible to reduce bird exposure, actively reporting bird strikes, and using lights to help birds detect the helicopter when operating in bird-heavy areas. The majority of strikes occur between 1,000-2,000 feet and involve impacts with the windshield.

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    Hsac RP 2010-3 Bird Strike Avoidance

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    HSAC-RP No.

    2010-3 REV 1
    12 May 2010
    HELICOPTER SAFETY ADVISORY CONFERENCE-RECOMMENDED PRACTICE

    Bird Strike Avoidance


    Background

    Statistical data shows an increase in bird activity within North America. This increase
    cannot be fully explained, however this does increase the overall risk of possible
    helicopter and airplane bird strikes. Much the data listed below was obtained from Bird
    Strikes to Civil Helicopters in the US, Dolbeer, Wright and Cleary, US Dept of
    Agriculture, Wildlife Services – 2006.

    Recommended Practice

    1. Pilot awareness training is highly recommended for bird avoidance techniques


    and should be completed on initial training with re-currency annually.

    2. Pilot incapacitation should be considered on all single pilot flight activities.


    Consideration should be given to adding additional pilots, or requiring the use of
    eye protection, or helmets with visors down.

    3. For every 1000' of altitude a pilot climbs, there is a significant reduction in bird
    activity. Therefore, pilots should fly at the highest altitudes possible when
    environmental conditions allow.

    4. Pilots and operators are encouraged to develop an active bird strike reporting
    system to assist in the development of improved statistical data. This data should
    also be reported to the FAA.

    5. The majority of helicopter bird strikes occur on the windshield.

    6. The majority of most bird strikes occur at altitudes between 1000'-2000'.

    7. The bird population in the U.S appears to be increasing requiring greater diligence
    by pilots for avoidance.

    Recommended Procedures (RP's) are published under the direction of the Helicopter Safety Advisory
    Conference (HSAC), P.O. Box 60220, Houston TX. 77205 as a medium for discussion of Gulf of Mexico
    aviation operational safety, pertinent to the energy exploration and production industry. RP's are not
    intended to replace individual engineering or corporate judgment nor to replace instructions in company
    manuals or government regulations. Suggestions for subject matter are cordially invited.
    8. Altitude is your friend and an expeditious climb to cruising altitude should be
    completed at best rate of climb.

    9. Departure from cruising altitude for landing should be completed as late as


    possible to avoid flying low level for any extended period of time.

    10. While flying at lower altitudes an airspeed reduction should be considered to


    allow greater reaction time for the pilots and birds.

    11. The use of pulse lights and or landing lights is recommended when operating in
    the vicinity of bird activity.

    Note: Flights above 5000' AGL offer improved success rate for bird
    avoidance.

    Recommended Procedures (RP's) are published under the direction of the Helicopter Safety Advisory
    Conference (HSAC), P.O. Box 60220, Houston TX. 77205 as a medium for discussion of Gulf of Mexico
    aviation operational safety, pertinent to the energy exploration and production industry. RP's are not
    intended to replace individual engineering or corporate judgment nor to replace instructions in company
    manuals or government regulations. Suggestions for subject matter are cordially invited.

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