FliGht sAFety updAtes

Flight Safety

RAF Safety Centre ‘Well Done’ Award – Mr Phil Bartlett

Whilst conducting routine airfield checks, Mr Phil Bartlett, Manager of the Airfield Wildlife Control Unit (AWCU) noticed a possible aircraft part on a busy in use taxiway that was in close proximity to the operating runway at RAF Northolt. The item was recovered by Mr Bartlett and immediately taken to the air safety office where following inspection and engineering advice, it was identified as a part of an aviation fuel sample kit which was later confirmed by fuels group as missing. For his diligence and swift actions Mr Bartlett is awarded a Royal Air Force Safety Centre ‘Well Done’ award.

A worn out and dated Flight Safety promotion billboard (see pic) is situated on the North South Link Road just past BFPO, whilst approaching the South Side hangers. The billboard is in need of a refresh and updating.

The Station Flight Safety Officer (SFSO) is launching a competition for a designer / artist from RAF Northolt to design an updated picture for the billboard. The guidelines are that the sign should be Flight Safety related (examples include FOD risk, Airfield Incursion or wearing of high vis clothing etc).

Air Safety Billboard Competition

Further information is available from the SFSO steve.lloyd972@mod.gov.uk Ext 6666

Airfield incursions – Vehicle or persons in the wrong place on the airfield.

The Air Safety Team have, over the previous 12 months, investigated safety reports raised as a result of airfield incursions. These investigations have resulted in changes to airfield barrier infrastructure, production of media detailing maps of the airfield and briefings of incursion areas to station personnel. This has resulted in (at the time writing) no airfield incursions in Dec, Jan and Feb. As we move towards spring and summer, the Air Safety Team want to maintain airfield incursions at zero. Therefore, Please see the map of the airfield that details prohibited areas. If you are unsure of where you can /can’t go call ATC (Ext 8227). Finally remember the basics, never cross a red traffic light, no pedestrians on the north south link road and ensure visitors know where they are going, if in doubt escort the visitor. x = No pedestrians