“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations, such as the delivery of packages.”
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Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior Air Parts crankshaft AD
The Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) would allow aircraft owners impacted by the crankshaft AD to comply “at a significantly lower cost without impacting the engine’s or aircraft’s safety.”
Moderna vaccine OK’d for pilots
Pilots must wait 48 hours after the shot before flying.
Did the FAA ease the impact of COVID for you?
AOPA wants to collect some hard data to give the FAA while it decides whether to extend pandemic relief.
Initial drone registrations about to expire
Check your drone registration as a whole slew of them are expiring this month.
FAA clears pilots for COVID-19 vaccination
Pilots are cleared to take the vaccine, but must wait 48 hours after the shot to fly.
Video: Winter Weather Challenges
Are you ready to fly in winter weather? This video from the FAA includes lots of tricks and tips to help keep you safe this season.
Free flight planning for drone hobbyists
The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop more than 15%
The 44 fatal accidents were 8% below the FAA’s not-to-exceed number of 48 for fiscal year 2020,