The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a circular cautioning all pilots, operators, ground handling agencies and air traffic controllers against the risks posed by locust swarms. “As locust swarms fly along the current wind, their path of travel changes with the change in wind direction. “Pitot and static sources can also get partially or fully blocked while flying through locust swarms. “All pilots are also required to share information of locust swarm location if they have sighted any during the flight. As far as possible, it is strongly advised that flights should be avoided through any known locust swarm.

Source: The Hindu May 29, 2020 23:19 UTC