Air traffic controller Robert Morgan was honored for helping a passenger land a Cessna Caravan after the pilot became incapacitated.
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General aviation may get a new voice at the FAA
A new FAA position that is specific to addressing GA issues and growth may be in the works.
AOPA files complaint with FAA on 100LL ban
The latest filing follows an informal Part 13 complaint, which prompted the FAA to investigate multiple potential violations of grant assurances by Santa Clara County.
FAA activates new GPS-guided routes in Alaska to fly below hazardous weather
“Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place in the United States,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “T-routes will provide pilots additional options for completing their missions safely in this uniquely challenging environment.”
Free webinar on preflight self-briefing
The webinar, which goes live Oct. 13, 2022, at 1 p.m. Eastern, will discuss “A Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing,” published as Advisory Circular 91-92.
EPA proposes endangerment finding for leaded avgas
“EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a first step toward application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution,” officials said in a public release. “If the proposed finding is finalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines.”
GAO targets FAA over lasers
By all means, let’s see if we can reduce the number of laser crimes being committed against pilots. But let’s keep our eyes on the criminals, not the pilots.
More thorough preflights needed after maintenance
Lately I’ve been noticing more reports on accidents and incidents that happen on the first flight after maintenance. An FAA video offers lots of tips on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you.
Are gear-up landings inevitable?
Knowing that even some of the best pilots have made gear-up landings, the FAA recently released a video in its 57 Seconds to Safer Flying series, offering some suggestions on how to avoid a gear-up landing.