China News Service, December 2 According to Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao, global airlines have grounded or reduced flights due to the new crown epidemic, greatly reducing pilots’ flight opportunities, leading to hidden dangers to aviation safety.
In September, an Airbus SE A330 passenger plane of Indonesia Lion Air deviated from the runway when landing at Medan Airport. Fortunately, no casualties were caused.
Investigations revealed that the pilots concerned had less than three hours of flying in the past 90 days, and the co-pilots had not even flown at all since February 1.
The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Board stated in the preliminary investigation report that the new crown pandemic has made it difficult for pilots to maintain their flying proficiency and experience.
According to reports, Lion Air does not have an A330 simulator, and pilots have to go to third-party facilities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for training, and this arrangement is difficult to make under current aviation restrictions.
India’s aviation safety consultant Langanathan said: “Being away from flying for such a long time will create some slack. Combined with loss of income, job or airline future uncertainty, these constitute additional pressure. The increasing pressure increases efficiency. decline."
He said that after being grounded for a long time, pilots need a month of regular flights and a lot of training to regain their confidence and skills.
"If you are not focused, it will affect your judgment. In just a few seconds you can decide whether it is a safe flight or an accident."