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CAA
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On 26 February 2025, the Commission recommended to the Director of Civil Aviation at the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand that they promote, through the appropriate International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forum, the need for additional information to be included in all rotorcraft flight manuals, to assist pilots in avoiding Vortex Ring State.
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CAA notes that Rotorcraft flight manuals are the responsibility of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and are approved by the State of Design in accordance with ICAO and bilateral agreements. Current flight manuals already contain information on VRS recognition and avoidance. This recommendation is ‘Under Consideration’, the CAA will collaborate with TAIC to determine the best method for this to be raised for discussion, noting the CAA is not in a position to promote the activity.
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