F.A.A. Ends Use of ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters Near Busy Airports

The notice suspends the practice of allowing helicopter pilots to rely on visual separation to avoid striking other aircraft, as happened during last year’s deadly midair collision in Washington.

Mar 18, 2026 - 22:50
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F.A.A. Ends Use of ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters Near Busy Airports
The notice suspends the practice of allowing helicopter pilots to rely on visual separation to avoid striking other aircraft, as happened during last year’s deadly midair collision in Washington.

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