VAI Features PAASS’ Fly Safe Message in Daily eNewsletter
VAI Daily, the daily eNewsletter of Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) featured PAASS’ May 5, 2025 Fly Safe Message in their eNewsletter’s safety section. VAI Daily is sent to 37,000 subscribers each weekday.
The Fly Safe Message reminded manned ag aircraft and drones to each do their part to avoid conflict in low-altitude airspace. The message stated that all aircraft operating in the low altitude airspace must do their part to avoid mid-air collisions, including the following:
- Drones must always give the right-of-way to manned aircraft.
- Manned aircraft should circle the field before entering an application site.
Manned ag aviators were also reminded in the message to use 122.925 MHz for air-air communications related to safety. Drone operators are not allowed to transmit on 122.925, unless approved to do so by the FCC, but they can monitor the channel to determine where and when manned agricultural aircraft are flying in the area.
VAI including the message in their eNewsletter is a positive acknowledgement of NAAREF’s safety programs. There are estimated to be over 12,000 military and civilian helicopters in the U.S. VAI’s eNewsletter is sent to 37,000 subscribers.
Fly Safe messages are sent every other Monday in May and every Monday in June, July, and August. If you’re not receiving the Fly Safe Messages, please send an email to [email protected] or view them here.