DGCA says locust swarm post threat to flights, issues guidelines for pilots
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Aviation regulator DGCA issued an operation circular directing all airlines' staff, including pilots, on how to deal with locust swarms, saying they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight. The aviation regulator advised pilots to consider the impact of a large number of locust on the windshield which may impact their forward vision and stated that use of wipers will only worsen the situation.
