The inquiry into the death of TT star Steve Hislop could start next month.
A six-day hearing had been due to begin in December but was delayed to allow all parties more time to prepare.
It’s reported a preliminary hearing will now be held at Edinburgh Sheriff's Court on April 8th with the full investigation set to start on April the 28th.
The 11-times TT winner and British Superbike champion, a former Island resident, died in a helicopter crash near Hawick in the Scottish border in 2003.
An official report concluded the accident was caused by the main rotor blades striking the helicopter tail boom - but aircraft malfunction has not been ruled out.
(Pictured: The Steve Hislop statue in Onchan overlooking Douglas Bay)
Police make further appeal for witnesses to Douglas fight
'Parasite politicians are not what is needed'
Former bodyguard to late Queen to start Tai Chi classes
Minister: 'Very live' pressures facing Island families
