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Pilots: Don’t Get Trapped in an Illegal Air Charter Operation
Pilots: Don’t Get Trapped in an Illegal Air Charter Operation
Learn About the Top 3 Persistent Safety Issues
FAA Safety Briefing
May 23
Of Sound Mind and Body
Of Sound Mind and Body
‘IFR Flying’ Magazine Issue
FAA Safety Briefing
May 7
Broken Glass Procedures
Broken Glass Procedures
Understanding and Navigating Glass Avionics Failures
FAA Safety Briefing
May 7
Maybe Not Today …
Maybe Not Today …
Avoiding the Perils (and Regrets) of VFR into IMC
FAA Safety Briefing
May 6
Inside the Cockpit
The Commercial Ticket Myth
The Commercial Ticket Myth
A helicopter pilot offered sightseeing Christmas tours unaware that he was breaking regulation.
Federal Aviation Administration
Apr 16
Energy Management
Energy Management
#FlySafe GA Safety Enhancement Topic
FAA Safety Briefing
Apr 10
Save Story: Boston Controllers Assist Pilot Suffering from Hypoxia
Save Story: Boston Controllers Assist Pilot Suffering from Hypoxia
Two controllers’ quick diagnosis of a pilot’s condition may have saved a life.
Federal Aviation Administration
Mar 27
Building a Safety Community at DCA
Building a Safety Community at DCA
The FAA aims to reduce runway incursions at towered airports through annual meetings that bring local aviation communities together.
Federal Aviation Administration
Feb 15
Drone Zone
Keeping Your Eye on the Drone
Keeping Your Eye on the Drone
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
May 3
For the Birds
For the Birds
The FAA and USDA continue studying the use of drones to ward off potential bird strikes around airports.
Federal Aviation Administration
Apr 17
Fair Weather Flyers
Fair Weather Flyers
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
Feb 28
SRM For Everyone
SRM For Everyone
Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
FAA Safety Briefing
Dec 28, 2023
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