DGCA Mandates Twin Pilots for Helicopter Flights
India's aviation regulator has ordered that two pilots must fly chopper operations from Monday. Chopper operators have threatened to suspend Char Dam flights.
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Context: The DGCA is India's civil aviation regulator, and two-pilot cockpits are a common safety measure for helicopters flying in hilly, weather-prone areas. The Char Dam circuit of Uttarakhand's shrines relies heavily on short helicopter hops during the pilgrimage season.
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