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Old April 28th 20, 01:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default COVID-19 Operational Considerations

Paul, I was unaware that the airplane flight schools were still operating.. My helicopter school is shut down right now for instructions and rides. In Robbies and Guimbals you are sitting nearly shoulder to shoulder. Surprised to hear that DPEs or the FAA were doing check rides.

Walt Connelly
Happy helicopter pilot.


Flight Schools were deemed "Essential."

FAA sent this email to DPEs a couple weeks ago:

People are our greatest resource. Within the context of Flight Standards, designees are an equally important part of our resources and the aviation safety system. Protecting our resources and the future of the aviation industry are both important considerations in the current pandemic environment surrounding COVID-19.
When conducting your delegated activities, we encourage you to research, review, and comply with local, state, and federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and recommendations. Your health and the health of airman applicants is important to protecting our resources and future.
Thank you for your service and commitment to safety.
Rob
AVIATION SAFETY
Office of Safety Standards
Division Manager AFS-600