The “Secret Sauce” of VFR charts
Most pilots know the basics of VFR charts such as sectionals or TACs (Terminal Area Charts). “Landmarks, airports, navaids, airspace. Got it.” But there’s a lot more under the hood.
FAA Completes Clearance Relay Initiative
FAAST Blast — Week of May 19, 2019 – May 25, 2019 Flight Service will complete the Clearance Relay initiative on June 20 when it publishes the remaining phone numbers for pilots to obtain IFR clearances at public- and private-use … Continued
New May/June FAA Safety Briefing Now Available
The new May/June 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available and focuses on the future of aircraft certification. Feature articles explore the advent of performance-based aircraft certification standards for GA including what the changes to part 23 mean to the future of the industry. For a quick guided tour of aircraft certification options now available, see the article “You Have Choices” at https://adobe.ly/2XSG0BN. You can read the entire May/June 2019 issue at http://bit.ly/FAASB.
CFI & DPE Runway Safety Tips
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education Notice Number: NOTC8443 As a CFI or DPE, you are in a position to make a profound impact in reducing runway incursions. Did you know that from October 1, 2018 through March … Continued
Runway Safety Flash Cards
These flash cards are a great way to learn runway signage and markings. The link is: https://www.faa.gov/mobile/index.cfm?event=Runway
Common Approach Briefing Miscues
Let’s work through the MMU ILS 23 IAP together and talk about common “approach briefing miscues,” and how you can avoid them.
Checkride Jitters
It’s completely normal to feel a case of the nerves or jitters as the day of the checkride approaches. Here are my “Top 10” suggestions for managing those concerns. Relax. Although it’s difficult, consciously controlling your breathing and thinking calm … Continued
Winter Flying Lessons
Thomas P. Turner of Mastery Flight Training, Inc.‘s “Winter Flying Lessons” are a great, fast, fun read with lots of informative guidance for pilots at all skill levels.
Government Shutdown affecting FAA Services
According to AOPA, the current government shutdown affects the following FAA services: The FAA Registry remains open. Airman medical certification is shut down for the issuance of new medical certificates, but “aviation medical examiners may still issue certificates to qualified … Continued