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Airports/Aeronautical services must provide the operators with any relevant information regarding potential bird hazards, generally made available during the NOTAM briefing.
The state must also ensure that arrangements are made to receive information concerning birds observed by aircrews and that such information is made available to the AIS for distribution.
Information regarding bird migrations at certain times of the year can be found in the section ENR 5.6 of the AIP.
IBIS = ICAO Bird strik Information System . It offers information on the incidents that occur, based on these data, the following brief conclusions can be drawn;
Observations show that;
- The highest risk is in a layer from 0 to 150 m
- Birds fly away about 2 seconds beforehand ahead of an aircraft taking off and having reached a speed of 135 kt
Prevention
The crew can use the information from;
- ATIS
- NOTAMs
- Reports by other crews
The most efficient bird scaring technique generally available is the broadcasting of recorded distress calls.
Risk factors
Certain areas surrounding airports can attract birds and therefore increase the risk of bird strikes;
- Fish-processing industry
- Short gang-mown grass
- Farming
- Waste sites
- Natural parks and zoos
- Lakes
- ...
Responsibility of the commander
Inform the local ATS unit immediately whenever a potential bird hazard is observed. Should a strike occur, the commander must submit a written report after landing to the local authority, only required if a strike results in significant damage to the aircraft or the loss/malfunction of any essential service.
The state must also ensure that arrangements are made to receive information concerning birds observed by aircrews and that such information is made available to the AIS for distribution.
Information regarding bird migrations at certain times of the year can be found in the section ENR 5.6 of the AIP.
IBIS = ICAO Bird strik Information System . It offers information on the incidents that occur, based on these data, the following brief conclusions can be drawn;
Observations show that;
- The highest risk is in a layer from 0 to 150 m
- Birds fly away about 2 seconds beforehand ahead of an aircraft taking off and having reached a speed of 135 kt
Prevention
The crew can use the information from;
- ATIS
- NOTAMs
- Reports by other crews
The most efficient bird scaring technique generally available is the broadcasting of recorded distress calls.
Risk factors
Certain areas surrounding airports can attract birds and therefore increase the risk of bird strikes;
- Fish-processing industry
- Short gang-mown grass
- Farming
- Waste sites
- Natural parks and zoos
- Lakes
- ...
Responsibility of the commander
Inform the local ATS unit immediately whenever a potential bird hazard is observed. Should a strike occur, the commander must submit a written report after landing to the local authority, only required if a strike results in significant damage to the aircraft or the loss/malfunction of any essential service.
