Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Draft Guidance On EMS Helo Rule
Guidance to lay groundwork for new training requirements.

The FAA is updating its inspector guidance to lay the groundwork for new training requirements for helicopter air ambulance pilots and other personnel. The draft guidance, open for comment through January 7, follows the Feb. 20, 2014 release of a sweeping new rule designed to improve the safety of helicopter operations involved emergency medical services.  While focused on EMS, that rule also included provisions extending to other Part 135 helicopter operations.