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Although Ross says it's uncommon,
there are aircraft that Avflight isn't
equipped to tow due to not having
appropriate equipment or training.
" FBOs should always utilize aircraft-specific
towing instructions.
Every aircraft is different and
requires unique procedures to safely
tow, " says Ross.
In addition, any instructions specific
to an aircraft operator are followed
per the customer's request.
To identify the safest and most
efficient way to position aircraft,
computer-based programming with
preloaded aircraft dimensions is
used, says Ross.
Radios and high-visibility wands in
conjunction with an audible whistle
assist with communication when
towing takes place.
A pre-tow huddle with the team
and a pre-tow walk-around of the
aircraft are done to help ensure safe
towing operations.
" If anything is deemed unsafe by
the tow team, the movement is halted
and re-addressed. If the movement
cannot happen safely, it does not
happen at all, " says Ross.
According to Ross, common challenges
in aircraft towing operations
include unfamiliar aircraft, adverse
weather and pressure from customers.
" Weather (especially winter weather)
has a large impact on towing
operations. We always take ramp conditions
into account - if there is snow
or ice, we clear the ramp as much as
possible, but also allow plenty of time
to carefully steer, and appropriately
brake or stop during a towing event.
While we always strive to meet customer
needs, safety must always take
priority, " he says.
To improve towing operations,
Avflight employs continual education
on changing aircraft procedures and
new best practices.
" Performance and efficiency are
measured by utilizing 'spot-checks'
completed by supervisors or management.
This is a way of continuously
improving by monitoring towing
operations, and constantly coaching
and educating personnel. While rare,
incidents are tracked and thoroughly
investigated in order to learn from and
prevent future occurrences, " says Ross.
" It is important to continue
training and enhancing knowledge
of the ever-changing conditions of
our industry. "
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of may2024

Editor's Note – How Does Hydrogen Fit into GSE's Future?
Business Buzz
How Aviation Businesses are Finding Success with SMS
Industry Expert Column – The Business Case for Proximity for Efficient Ground Support Operations
Mallaghan Expands into the Belt Loader Market
Protection for Your Head: What's a Bump Cap?
Airport Badging 101
Mastering the Art of Marshalling and Towing
CASIP's Goal of Improving Safety
Key Features of Lavatory Carts
Product Hangar
Spotlight on: Jo Alex Tanem
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may2024 - Editor's Note – How Does Hydrogen Fit into GSE's Future?
may2024 - 5
may2024 - Business Buzz
may2024 - 7
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may2024 - 10
may2024 - How Aviation Businesses are Finding Success with SMS
may2024 - Industry Expert Column – The Business Case for Proximity for Efficient Ground Support Operations
may2024 - 13
may2024 - Mallaghan Expands into the Belt Loader Market
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may2024 - Protection for Your Head: What's a Bump Cap?
may2024 - Airport Badging 101
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may2024 - Mastering the Art of Marshalling and Towing
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may2024 - CASIP's Goal of Improving Safety
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may2024 - Key Features of Lavatory Carts
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may2024 - Product Hangar
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may2024 - Spotlight on: Jo Alex Tanem
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