8 June 2023
The CAA is continuing its obsession with monitoring carbon monoxide (CO) levels in the cockpits of General Aviation aircraft with the launch of another survey of pilots.
This new survey on the use of active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors among GA pilots is being launched at AeroExpo which opens today (Thursday) at Sywell.
“Feedback gathered through this survey will help to shape the future use of these devices and how they could be used in piston engine aircraft,” said a CAA statement.
“Evidence to date indicates that active CO detectors capable of alerting pilots via aural and/or visible warnings are a net safety benefit to pilots and their passengers.”
Staff from the CAA’s General Aviation Unit, Shared Service Centre and Airspace team will be in attendance at the event. There’s also a display of active carbon monoxide detectors.
Visitors are also being encouraged to discuss any issues they have with licensing, airworthiness or other matters during AeroExpo.
Michael MacDonald, co-head of General Aviation and RPAS Unit, said: “We know that pilots [should] consider the significant safety benefits offered by flying with an active CO detector – it could not only save their life, but also their passengers’ as well. This project is important and the feedback gathered will help to shape the future use of these devices and how they could be used in piston engine aircraft.”
The survey is due to run until early September.
