Gracie, a private pilot in Montana, writes: I took a flight with a fellow pilot the other day, and he took the time to give me the flight attendant speech. It got me wondering, why the stupid seat belt speech? I mean, I know it’s the law, but — really? — who doesn’t know how to unbuckle a seat belt?
FAA
NOTAM improvements get Congressional nod
Bipartisan legislation to improve the Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) system has received near-unanimous Congressional approval.
What you need to know about using off-the-shelf parts in your vintage aircraft
Have questions about the new VARMA policy, which allows off-the-shelf parts to be used in vintage aircraft? Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association have some answers.
Updated Oshkosh NOTAM now available
The FAA-approved changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations for the fly-in, which is slated for July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Noise abatement recommendations approved at KAPF
The Part 150 Noise Study, which began in 2019 and involved more than 100 public meetings and presentations, resulted in nearly 100 initial recommendations from the community, according to airport officials.
AEA executive presented with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award
During the opening session of the 66th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show on April 24, 2023, the FAA presented the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Ric Peri, the association’s vice president of government and industry affairs.
Sustainable control towers coming to general aviation airports
The first groundbreaking could be in 2024 for new sustainable control towers at 31 smaller airports.
FAA weather cameras go live in Maine
The FAA is now hosting 18 camera sites in Maine on its Weather Camera website, with plans to add more sites through 2023.
Dear Billy
If the FAA stood up and told my state, and all states, that an approved fuel is on the books and will be making its way to all states as soon as possible, I believe that would go a long way toward calming the anti-lead crowd and encouraging those in the business of making and delivering fuel.