FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Read full article: FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collisionAir traffic controllers will now use radar to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last yearās fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that recent near-misses show that previous guidelines for pilots to maintain visual separation between helicopters and airplanes have failed to provide adequate protection around busy airports.