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Aviation Safety takes work. In addition to discussing mishaps here, if you experience a hazard or undesirable consequence, there are several good resources available.
There is a safety reporting form at http://bearhawksafety.com which is an excellent venue to help direct your concern to the right folks. If it is right for the situation, reports here may also drive engineering updates, newsletter articles, or even urgent email alerts to Bearhawk operators.
In the United States we have the NASA ASRS system which you can access at https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/
For users outside of the US, it is likely that your government sanctions a similar system. If you make an error, you can file a report with the ASRS and under most circumstances, be immune to punitive certificate action from the FAA. There are some exceptions, such as cases involving intentional acts, criminal activity, and lack of qualification. Consult an attorney if the consequences are high. Consider participation in the AOPA's Legal Services Plan, and sign up before you need it.
What other resources are useful for safety reporting?
There is a safety reporting form at http://bearhawksafety.com which is an excellent venue to help direct your concern to the right folks. If it is right for the situation, reports here may also drive engineering updates, newsletter articles, or even urgent email alerts to Bearhawk operators.
In the United States we have the NASA ASRS system which you can access at https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/
For users outside of the US, it is likely that your government sanctions a similar system. If you make an error, you can file a report with the ASRS and under most circumstances, be immune to punitive certificate action from the FAA. There are some exceptions, such as cases involving intentional acts, criminal activity, and lack of qualification. Consult an attorney if the consequences are high. Consider participation in the AOPA's Legal Services Plan, and sign up before you need it.
What other resources are useful for safety reporting?