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Behind the scenes at the Oshkosh tower
Ever wonder what it would be like to be an air traffic controller at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh? In the newest video in the “Why I Fly” series from the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
FAA extends MOSAIC comment period
The original comment period was supposed to close Oct. 23, 2023. It has now been extended to Jan. 22, 2024.
PlaneEnglish expands with access to FAA safety content
The first batch of content now available from the FAA is the agency’s “From the Flight Deck” video series, which provides pilots with actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage captured with aircraft-mounted cameras, combined with diagrams and visual graphics to identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items, according to PlaneEnglish officials.
FAA reauthorization extended through end of 2023
“Reauthorizing the FAA is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of America’s aviation system,” said Congressman RIck Larsen. “Though the House overwhelmingly passed a bill in July to reauthorize the FAA for five years, the Senate needs additional time to consider and reach final agreement on a multi-year FAA bill.”
Here they come
Using sensors and cameras and code, drone technology pioneers should be required detect and avoid … everything. That puts the onus on the drone industry to integrate into the well-established National Airspace System.
FAA extends Remote ID enforcement date for drone pilots
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the FAA’s broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. The original deadline was Sept. 16, 2023.
Safety advocate Paul Burger retires
After an aircraft accident that claimed the lives of friends, Paul Burger made a commitment to help others avoid the same tragedy. Since then he’s donated almost $1 million and countless hours to general aviation safety.
Is there a better way to get medical documents to the FAA?
In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, explains how pilots can make it easier to get documents to the FAA by bringing them with you to your AME appointment. Take a little bit more than a minute to watch the video — it might save you some time and headaches.