VAI Features PAASS’ Fly Safe Message About the Newly Released FRAT in Daily eNewsletter

VAI Daily, the daily eNewsletter of Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) featured PAASS’ May 19, 2025 Fly Safe Message in their eNewsletter’s safety section on Monday.

VAI’s eNewsletter is sent to 37,000 subscribers. This is the second time this month that VAI has included a Fly Safe Message in their eNewsletter, which is a positive acknowledgment of NAAREF’s safety programs. There are estimated to be over 12,000 military and civilian helicopters in the U.S.

The May 19 Fly Safe Message announced the new ag aviation Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) to keep safety at the forefront of ag pilots’ minds. NAAA encourages all ag pilots to use the FRAT, but it is especially critical for less experienced pilots who can get overwhelmed with all the individual tasks required to make aerial applications.

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.