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Research continues in quest to end traffic jams at airports

By General Aviation News Staff · June 28, 2021 ·

Information collected in the survey will help MITRE in development of its Pacer platform, a web-based application that allows pilots to submit their departure readiness information and receive more accurate data about demand at the airport. The idea is that pilots can put in when they would like to depart and immediately see how much traffic is expected at the airport at that time. If it’s busy, they can rethink their schedule.

Having trouble understanding why flight training is under attack?

By General Aviation News Staff · June 26, 2021 ·

Have you heard of the threat to flight training but just aren’t sure what the full story is? A new podcast episode explains it in detail in just 30 minutes.

How to avoid CFIT accidents

By General Aviation News Staff · June 23, 2021 ·

Recommendations from a new report include increased use of Enhanced Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems, mitigating the pressure to complete a mission, changing how we teach VFR into IMC, and continuing to revamp the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.

Pilots wanted for loss of control study

By General Aviation News Staff · June 22, 2021 ·

Researchers want to know if you’ve had any inadvertent inflight loss of control accidents. Survey results will help develop focused training methods to help pilots avoid these types of accidents.

The latest on the updates to LSA regulations

By Dan Johnson · June 21, 2021 ·

While the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules are still being hammered out, we do know a few things: Look for a new category of airplane — Light Personal Aircraft (LPA) — as well as weight increases for LSAs, the addition of some legacy aircraft to the LSA category, and more.

Tips for runway safety

By General Aviation News Staff · June 19, 2021 ·

During the FAA’s Runway Safety Town Hall for general aviation pilots, FAA officials, air traffic controllers and runway safety experts offered tips on how the reduce the risk of airfield errors and lower the potential for accidents.

Alaska remains FAA’s proving ground for aviation safety innovations

By General Aviation News Staff · June 15, 2021 ·

With its challenging weather and environment, Alaska is where so many of general aviation’s safety innovations are born, including weather cameras, ADS-B, and a new technology called VWOS.

Free Ask ATC webinar slated

By General Aviation News Staff · June 15, 2021 ·

ATC Specialist Eddie Albert from Cincinnati Approach Control will be on hand to share what controllers expect from pilots, plus some tips for your next request to ATC.

Free Runway Safety Town Hall for GA pilots

By General Aviation News Staff · June 10, 2021 ·

The FAA is hosting a free Runway Safety Town Hall for all general aviation pilots July 16, 2021. The live online event will offer best practices and a discussion from GA pilots, air traffic controllers, and runway safety experts. Discussion topics include preflight preparation, situational awareness, focused and clear communications, knowledge of runway geometry and signage, and more, FAA officials explain.

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