FAA Safety Briefing Magazine

The FAA Safety Policy Voice of Non-commercial General Aviation

 

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Getting To Know the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee

The January/February 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC), highlighting their comprehensive and data-driven approach toward improving aviation safety.

Download the January/February 2026 issue or use the links below to read each article online. 

Feature Articles

 

aircraft

Good Government in Action

A Closer Look at the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee

approach and landing

Loss of Control – Approach and Landing

A True 'Pilot Project' for Aviation Safety

departure and enroute

Loss of Control – Departure and Enroute

An Expanded Look at Loss of Control Accidents

aircraft with engine exposed

System Component Failure – Powerplant

Enhancing Maintenance Safety Through Data-driven Collaboration

controlled flight into terrain

Controlled Flight into Terrain

The Route to Refining Recognition in the Air

man inspecting an aircraft

System Component Failure – Non-Powerplant

Non-Powerplant Problem Prevention

orange airplane

Making Flying Safer With Angle of Attack Indicators

Installing This Device Could Save Your Life

Departments

airplane coming in for landing

A Collaborative Approach To GA Safety

Jumpseat: An Executive Policy Perspective

medical professional

Expediting Your Medical

Aeromedical Advisory: A Checkup on All Things Aeromedical

GAJSC website

Online Presence For GA Safety

Checklist: FAA Resources and Safety Reminders

drone safety team logo

Teaming Up For Drone Safety

Drone Debrief: Drone Safety Roundup

frayed cable

Fighting Flight Control Cable Failures

Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA Maintenance Issues

rotorcraft at sunset

Staying Coherent At The Collective

Vertically Speaking: Safety Issues for Rotorcraft Pilots

GAJSC graphic logo

Don't Get Tongue-Tied With Aviation Safety

On Final: An Editor’s Perspective

Christopher Gpmes

Christopher Gomes, FAA's Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention

Faces: FAA Employee Profile

Last updated: Friday, January 9, 2026