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    Leadership Fostered by Island Roots

    Leadership Fostered by Island Roots

    Jason Toba shares the lessons and experiences he learned from restoration work on a small Hawaiian island with the FAA.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Aug 2
    A Dream of Flight Becomes a Reality

    A Dream of Flight Becomes a Reality

    The Dream Flight program got the FAA’s Justin Biassou hooked on aviation when he was 12 — now he’s sharing the experience with the next…
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Aug 1
    Transportation Is for Everyone

    Transportation Is for Everyone

    The FAA’s Airport Terminal Program grants are being used at airports throughout the U.S. to improve ADA compliance.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jul 21
    Going to the Birds to Prevent Hazardous Strikes

    Going to the Birds to Prevent Hazardous Strikes

    Promising research suggests UV lights mounted on helicopters and planes drive birds away from aircraft…and danger.
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    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jul 21
    Inside the Cockpit
    10 Tips for Safer Takeoffs and Landings

    10 Tips for Safer Takeoffs and Landings

    #FlySafe GA Safety Enhancement Topic
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jul 19
    Tackling Rotorcraft’s “Dirty Dozen”

    Tackling Rotorcraft’s “Dirty Dozen”

    Vertically Speaking: safety issues for rotorcraft pilots
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jul 7
    Thinking Outside and Inside the Box

    Thinking Outside and Inside the Box

    How Coordination and Teamwork are Critical to the Flow of an Air Show
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jul 8
    Show Biz — Behind the Curtain

    Show Biz — Behind the Curtain

    Postflight: an editor’s perspective
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jul 7
    Drone Zone
    Drones at Air Shows and Other Aviation Events

    Drones at Air Shows and Other Aviation Events

    Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Jul 6
    Hollywood Shines a Spotlight on Drone Shows

    Hollywood Shines a Spotlight on Drone Shows

    FAA aviation inspectors worked closely with drone show company Verge Aero leading up to their appearance on America’s Got Talent.
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    Jul 5
    Fog Forecasting With Drones

    Fog Forecasting With Drones

    Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Apr 15
    Are Drone Pilots Also “Maintainers”?

    Are Drone Pilots Also “Maintainers”?

    Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup
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    FAA Safety Briefing
    Mar 2
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