The National Broadcast Pilots Association is an organization for pilots and crew members flying Electronic News Gathering (ENG) aircraft for both television and radio and those companies directly involved in making aerial news possible. We are an affiliate of Helicopter Association International (HAI), and committed to enhancing safety for all ENG crew members through better communication with each other and local authorities.

2008 - FLIGHT SAFETY

   Today's major issue is flight safety, following the loss of four lives in the collision of two news helicopters over Phoenix in 2007. Since that tragedy, there have been many developments in the work to improve ENG flight safety, including formation of a new national HAI ENG committee to draft new safety standards for the ENG aviation industry. Please visit our newsletter section to learn about the latest on this issue.

   ENG pilots and aircrews are strongly encouraged to participate in the development of new ENG aviation safety standards by contacting the HAI ENG committee directly at: HAIENG@rotor.com

NBPA HISTORY

   A common problem we have faced over the years is improperly placed temporary flight restrictions (TFR's). We began a dialog with the Federal Aviation Administration that continues today. NBPA members also support other work on safety, noise, training, and heliports.

   The association was formed in 1984 by Leo Galanis with the goal of having all ENG pilots talking to each other while working in close proximity. The NBPA now has members in most of the major markets as well as other countries. Membership is free and aircrews can click on "Join NBPA" to the left to get details.