You have until Dec. 21, 2018, to comment on new standards for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or a type rating.
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Learn about CFIT in 57 seconds
Technology has helped to improve situational awareness, but Controlled Flight Into Terrain still happens. Often with deadly results.
FAA ADS-B rebates being quickly claimed
Between 30 and 40 ADS-B rebates are being claimed every day, FAA officials report.
Policy changes could alleviate practical testing backlogs
Proposal hopes to lift geographic restrictions, CFI practical test to be scheduled directly with DPE and more.
Proposed rule change would allow training in experimental LSA
A proposed rule change would allow flight training in experimental light-sport aircraft.
The real story behind the proposed changes to LSA
Is it possible to unring a bell? Perhaps not, but additional information can help mute the sound.
Pilots and medications
As part of its “Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents” initiative, the FAA routinely issues “best practices” for pilots. The latest is all about pilots and medication, both prescribed and over the counter. It begins: “Medicine, whether it’s prescribed or bought over-the-counter, is designed to solve a problem. However, used incorrectly, medicine may create […]
FAA relaunches ADS-B Out rebate
The FAA has relaunched its $500 ADS-B Out rebate for general aviation aircraft owners.
Unleaded fuels testing not expected to be complete until 2020
FAA testing of an unleaded avgas is now expected to be complete in mid-2020.