While flight inspection operations have been to some extent facilitated by the low air traffic levels currently prevailing, overall significant operational restrictions are being experienced, calling for special measures to mitigate them.
A common approach adopted for flight inspection operations during pandemic is to keep individual missions within a single day, returning to base at the end of the day and thus avoiding overnight stays at the destination.
The impact of the associated reduction in efficiency could be mitigated by prioritizing regular flight inspection missions over new implementation projects (new facilities and procedures).
Furthermore, among regular missions, those addressing facilities that are approaching the flight inspection due date, particularly in the case of ILS Category III facilities, should be prioritized.
In some cases however, reductions in aerodrome operating hours may limit the number of working hours available in a day. In such cases and in other cases when overnight stays are necessary (e.g. to avoid exceeding flight duty time limitations), particular care should be given to assessing the chosen accommodation to ensure compliance with pandemic sanitation provisions and minimize the need for external contacts.
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