Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) is pleased to release the enhanced features for its online Flight Risk Analysis Tool (FRAT) to align with the forthcoming FAA regulations for helicopter air ambulance (HAA) operators.
The following is a list of those items being implemented ahead of the regulation taking affect:
• A method for documenting the highest obstacle along the planned route of flight. (§ 135.615 VFR flight planning)
• A method for documenting whether another helicopter air ambulance operator has refused or rejected a flight
request. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight risk analysis)
• A method for documenting approval of the certificate holder’s management personnel to release
a flight when a risk exceeds a level predetermined by the certificate holder. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight
risk analysis)
• An e-signature function for the pilot in command to sign the preflight risk analysis worksheet and
specify the date and time it was completed. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight risk analysis)
• An e-signature function for the OCC to acknowledge in writing, specifying the date and time, that
the preflight risk analysis worksheet has been accurately completed and that, according to their
professional judgment, the flight can be conducted safely. (§ 135.619 Operations control centers)
• A method for documenting that medical personnel have been briefed. (§ 135.621 Briefing of
medical personnel)
• A specific section for evaluating Human Factors related risks. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight risk analysis)
• A specific section for evaluating weather related risks. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight risk analysis)
• Included a 90 day retention statement reminder on report. (§ 135.617 Pre-flight risk analysis).
“We are very glad to be able to provide these valuable features as part of our integrated FRAT,” stated Chris Young, VP of Helicopter Aviation Services at PRISM. “Enabling operators to begin using this new format will help to facilitate compliance before the deadline as well as fine tune the tool to ensure functionality within the operation.”
