Origin of the Term
What was the original term for a wildlife strike?
Bird strike
Name one location factor that increases bird strike risk.
Proximity to water, residential areas, rubbish dumps, breeding places, agricultural fields.
How does bird size influence the damage caused?
Larger birds cause more damage.
Name three vulnerable parts of an aircraft in a wildlife strike.
Windscreen
engine
landing gear
control surfaces
Name one method used to prevent non-flying animals from accessing the airfield.
Perimeter fencing.
Besides birds, what other types of animals are included in wildlife strikes?
Land mammals (dogs, rabbits), insects.
Which seasons pose a higher bird strike hazard?
Spring and Autumn (migration seasons).
What is the typical altitude range for most bird activity?
Ground level to 500 feet.
What can happen to an engine after ingesting a bird?
Engine surge, flameout, compressor damage, engine failure.
What are some strategies for making an airfield less attractive to birds?
Give three strategies
Reduce food/shelter plants, reduction or elimination of trees, bird scaring techniques.
What defines a bird strike?
A collision between a bird or flock of birds and an aircraft.
At what times of day is bird activity most intensive?
Morning and evening.
During which flight phases do most bird strikes occur?
Take-off, landing, and approach.
What are some potential consequences of a bird strike on the windscreen?
Name 5 consecuences
Windshield dirtiness
cracking
communication problems
pilot incapacitation
depressurization.
List three bird scaring techniques used at airports.
Sound systems emitting high-frequency sounds or prey bird cries, constant vigilance by airport personnel, switching on landing lights, signal rockets, cow scares, trained falcons.