News Stories
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FAA Updates Airspace Obstructions Standards
FAA Updates Airspace Obstructions Standards
December 8 – FAA Issues an Update to Marking and Lighting Obstructions
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Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
December 8 – This month FlySafe looks at Enhanced Vision Systems.
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FAA: Fly Safe With Your Drone
FAA: Fly Safe With Your Drone
November 27 – The FAA says you become part of the U.S. aviation system when you fly your drone in the nation's airspace
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FAA: Think Twice about "Drone Registration" Firms
FAA: Think Twice about "Drone Registration" Firms
November 16 – Unmanned aircraft users probably won't need help registering their drones when system is in place.
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FAA Focuses on U.S. Aviation Global Leadership
FAA Focuses on U.S. Aviation Global Leadership
November 12 – FAA Administrator attends the Dubai Air Show this week; meets with government and industry aviation leaders.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 20-165B - Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast OUT Systems (12/7/2015)
- 70/7460-1L - Obstruction Marking and Lighting (12/4/2015)
- 120-109A - Stall Prevention and Recovery Training (11/24/2015)
- 61-98C - Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check (11/20/2015)
- 150/5345-42H - Specification for Airport Light Bases, Transformer Housings, Junction Boxes, and Accessories (11/6/2015)
- 2015-25-04 Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters (published date - 12/9/2015)
- 2015-24-05 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes (published date - 12/8/2015)
- 2015-24-06 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes (published date - 12/4/2015)
- 2015-22-53 Airbus Helicopters (published date - 12/1/2015)
- 2015-24-04 Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes (published date - 11/30/2015)
- NG 4770-7 - Technical Center Request for Shipment (9/8/2015)
- FAA 8080-3 - Airman Written Test Application (9/1/2015)
- NG 1730-2 - WJHTC Digital Signage Request Form (8/1/2015)
- NG 1730-1 - WJHTC Bulletin Board Request Form (8/1/2015)
- FAA 8240-23 - Flight Inspection Report - PRM/FMA (8/1/2015)
Orders
- 1100.157B - National Operations Engineering Groups National Airspace System (NAS) Support Responsibilities (Draft) (12/23/2015)
- JO 7610.4T - Special Operations- *Non-FAA Employees (12/11/2015)
- JO 6040.6K - National Airspace System Technical Evaluation Program (12/4/2015)
Notices
- JO 7110.700 - En Route Flight Advisory Service Realigned to Inflight Position (12/11/2015)
- JO 7340.363 - ADDITIONS PER ORDER 7340.2, CONTRACTIONS, CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4. (12/7/2015)
- JO 7110.699 - Acknowledgement of Automated Notifications (12/4/2015)
Look Up N-Numbers
Check Airport Status and Delays
- Airport Closures 0
- Ground Stoppages 0
- Ground Delays 0
- Arrival/Departure 0
Highlights
Top Requests
@FAANews
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Hoverboards grounded? Many airlines don't allow lithium battery-powered scooters. Pack safe: https://t.co/zw15jaAl6U https://t.co/y2ssf1gjs0
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Rudolph can fly anywhere, your drone can’t. Use the pre-flight check list. https://t.co/9ckWcvcvzk #FlySafe #drones https://t.co/YAlmAIF4aB
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RT @WeAreALPA: Laser strikes on aircraft continue to increase. Help raise awareness on this serious issue: https://t.co/H9PEdJQexB https://…
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FAA Air Traffic Report: AM #wx delays at ATL, AUS, BOS, EWR, JFK, LGA, HOU, IAH, MEM, SAT. AM rain/PM wind LAX, SFO https://t.co/6SfCVdDm8W
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Make like Santa, check your list twice: your drone pre-flight checklist. https://t.co/9ckWcvcvzk #FlySafe #Drones https://t.co/ewL1DeZmdR
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Cool and collected Atlanta TRACON controllers save lives https://t.co/wvNj6YKntZ #FlySafe https://t.co/4t0jGkhDGS
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FAA Air Traffic Report: Clouds/fog may delay HOU, IAH, LAX, PHL, SAN, SFO, SNA traffic. Wind delays at ORD, MDW #wx https://t.co/6SfCVdDm8W
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GA Pilots -- Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents https://t.co/IL2iL3U3Jo #FlySafe
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Pilots: There will be a TFR in Honolulu, HI from December 18 to January 3. Please check NOTAMs. https://t.co/NqQ6dKj2hO
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Rudolph can fly anywhere, your drone can’t. Use the pre-flight check list. https://t.co/9ckWcvcvzk #FlySafe #drones https://t.co/ptvI3tAXve
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Don’t be *that* guy, the one who hit Santa with a drone https://t.co/9ckWcvcvzk #FlySafe #Drones https://t.co/qg1mjnJETe
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FAA Air Traffic Report: AM #wx fog/low clouds may lead to traffic delays at CLT, IAH, HOU, SAN, SFO, and SEA https://t.co/6SfCVdlLho
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Decorating for the holidays? A stray laser could blind a pilot. Follow these guidelines https://t.co/gklFdeWN8b https://t.co/5oAGZMv2SQ
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Planning holiday air travel with a child? Get tips on child safety seats: https://t.co/T76OdjsNPh #TravelTuesday https://t.co/vGPGuQjh9d
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RT @USDOT: Next step to go #BeyondTraffic? Our Smart CIty Challenge as featured in @WIRED https://t.co/p0vqEKWxI8 https://t.co/0kcYfuLl8l
