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MacDill AFB Fish Strike — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. MacDill AFB Fish Strike. October 16, 2014. September 10, 2013, will forever live in infamy for Lt. Cmdr. Nick Toth, NOAA pilot, and for everyone else involved in the first recorded “fish strike,” in the history of NOAA at MacDill that occurred that morning. At roughly 10:50 am, Toth and the rest of the aircrew were cleared for takeoff and started their roll in their Gulfstream GIV. Filed Under: FOD News. Got an article, know of an ar...
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A Look at the Sweepers that Remove Runway Foreign Object Debris: Tow-Behind, Vacuum Truck and Walk-Behind — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. March 27, 2013. The Tow-Behind FOD Sweeper. While there are many different models available, tow-behind FOD sweepers can generally be classified into industrial-grade or military-grade, and classified as either a spinning brush based system or as a friction mat system. Here are some features to look for in tow-behind brush based FOD sweepers:. Large magnets which quickly and effectively remove metal debris from open areas. These swee...
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FOD News Roundup – April 16, 2015 — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. FOD News Roundup – April 16, 2015. April 16, 2015. Mystery FOD Disrupts Holiday. February 21: Lion Air. Had to cancel or delay flights from Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for three days, delaying departures for thousands of travelers celebrating the Chinese New Year. The rapidly-expanding airline blamed “foreign object damage” but provided virtually no details. Image courtesy of Boeing. It’s a bird! Its body right i...
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Cost-Effective FOD Control — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. December 30, 2014. It may be the tail end of the holiday season, but don’t expect Santa to shove a wad of extra cash into your airport’s FOD control budget. While the nation’s aging airport system requires numerous infrastructure upgrades. When funds are hard to come by, a good FOD program manager learns how to make do. When it does come time to buy new equipment, get proactive and bring up creative financing options. If they wan...
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Drones - The New Bird Strike Hazard? — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. Drones – The New Bird Strike Hazard? February 19, 2015. When does an airborne aircraft resemble FOD? When it’s smaller than practically everything else in the sky. Image: U.S. Air Force. Military and law enforcement agencies already use them extensively. Long banned for commercial purposes, the FAA has recently proposed a set of regulations. It is the miniature drones that concern manned aircraft pilots and industry officials, becaus...
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FOD News Roundup – July 31, 2015 — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. FOD News Roundup – July 31, 2015. July 31, 2015. July 16: The new composite materials used to create light-weight aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 can generate a lot of dust and particulates during the manufacturing process or in MRO facilities. Learn how one shop takes special measures. To contain this tiny FOD before it contaminates the entire work area. July 20: The Federal Aviation Administration. July 6: Naval air...
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Are Wildlife FOD Hazards Increasing? — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. Are Wildlife FOD Hazards Increasing? November 19, 2014. Our grandparents used to think of coyotes as reclusive creatures wandering the western deserts and woodlands. Not any more. Not surprisingly, populations of large birds, coyotes and deer which, as a trio, cause the most damage have increased over that same time period. While minor fluctuations do occur, such as a recent deer decline in some regions, the overall trend is for ...
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3 Easy Steps to Raise FOD Awareness Now! — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. 3 Easy Steps to Raise FOD Awareness Right Now! October 27, 2014. Keeping your employees on the lookout for foreign object debris or damage (FOD) can prove challenging in a busy work environment. Try these three proven methods to encourage awareness and a strong safety culture. While the examples focus on airport environments, you can easily apply the same principles to manufacturing facilities. 1 Provide clear goals and instructions.
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FOD Resources — FODNews.com
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Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage. Federal Aviation Administration Links. FAA: Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management. The Federal Aviation Administration’s advisory circular (AC) 150/5210-24 provides provides guidance for developing and managing an airport foreign object debris (FOD) program, including specifications for FOD removal equipment. FAA: Foreign Object Debris Detection Equipment. FAA: Reporting Wildlife Aircraft Strikes. With one of the best FOD pr...