Untangling the Knots
TAS, IAS, CAS? Aircraft performance? AFM? Walk through them from a checkride perspective.
FAA Safety Briefing Magazine: Emergency!
The September/October 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on emergencies in aviation and how we react to them. Feature articles focus on the kind of events that can cause an emergency in flight and how we might prevent and … Continued
Runway Incursion Mitigation Program
Learn how the FAA is mitigating the risks of Runway Incursions at the nation’s airports.
Wrong Surface Avoidance
POU (Hudson Valley Regional airport), located near Poughkeepsie, NY is featured in this installment of “From the Cockpit: Wrong Surface Avoidance.” POU’s unique paved runway markings, grass runway and “slanted” taxiway A all deserve a closer look… “know before you go!”
FAASTeam Event: Passing the Practical Test
On August 22, please join me and my colleagues, EA25 (TEB) DPE Greg Hill and FAASTeam Lead Representative, Don Argintar, for an evening discussion on new and recurring issues in flight training. Come hungry – complimentary pizza will be served!
International Flight Plans
The FAA will implement flight plan filing for civil aircraft using a format that aligns with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. The new format appears on FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan (Revision 7/2015). Aligning our flight plan similar to the ICAO format will allow integration of new capabilities such as Performance Based Navigation (PBN).
Multiengine takeoffs
On takeoff, regardless of the weather, the pilot’s attention needs to be focused purely on the task at hand. A quick, but sure and smooth reaction is required in the event of a low-speed, low altitude engine failure. The proper reaction is driven by the proper takeoff briefing.
Soaring with WINGS
Spring is in full swing so it’s time to think about doing some proficiency training to keep things safe in the flying season ahead. And what better way to do that than to participate in WINGS, the FAA’s Pilot Proficiency Program for pilots. Pilots in the WINGS program expand their knowledge by taking online courses or attending seminars/webinars in addition to performing specific flight activities to refresh their flying skills.
New ACS for Airline Transport Pilot
FAAST Blast — Week of June 03, 2019 – June 09, 2019 On May 29, 2019, the FAA published the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Type Rating with Change 1 that will go into effect … Continued