U.S. Army Safety Crisis Drives Tail Rotors, Sims, Training Changes

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A continuing two-year rash of mishaps has U.S. Army leaders considering sweeping changes in pilot training methods to counter a loss of experience, simulator deficiencies and in some cases helicopters with insufficient tail rotor authority. Army pilots scored an alarmingly high 2.01 flight mishap...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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