News Stories
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Drones and Wildfires Don't Mix-Period
Drones and Wildfires Don't Mix-Period
August 15 — The FAA and the wildland fire agencies forcefully tell drone operators to stay away from wildfires.
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FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over DOD Facilities
FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over DOD Facilities
August 15 — These security restrictions are designed to limit UAS flights over select, national security sensitive locations.
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Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
August 15 — This month, we look at staying safe during maneuvering flight operations.
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FAA Hits 100K Remote Pilot Certificates Issued
FAA Hits 100K Remote Pilot Certificates Issued
July 26 — 100,000-plus people have now earned the Remote Pilot Certificate needed to fly under the FAA's small drone rule.
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Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents
July 26 — This month, we look at eliminating distractions and maintaining control of your aircraft at all times.
Regulations and Guidelines
Recent Regulations and Guidelines
- 99-1E - Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) (August 8, 2018)
- 150/5360-13A - Airport Terminal Planning (July 13, 2018)
- 120-49A - Parts 121 and 135 Certification (July 5, 2018)
- 120-118 - Criteria for Approval/Authorization of all Weather Operations for Takeoff, Landing, and Rollout (July 2, 2018)
- 20-146A - Methodology for Dynamic Seat Certification by Analysis for Use in Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 Airplanes and Rotorcraft (June 29, 2018)
- 2018-17-07 - ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes (published August 17, 2018)
- 2018-17-06 - Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes (published August 17, 2018)
- 2018-17-04 - Rolls-Royce Corporation Engines (published August 17, 2018)
- 2018-16-01 - B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Attendant Seats and Pilot Seats (published August 16, 2018)
- 2018-17-05 - Airbus SAS Airplanes (published August 15, 2018)
- FAA 8130-15 - Light-Sport Aircraft Kit Statement of Compliance (August 6, 2018)
- AC 8050-88A - AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER'S (August 1, 2018)
- AC 8050-1B - Aircraft Registration Renewal Application (August 1, 2018)
- AC 8050-98 - AIRCRAFT SECURITY AGREEMENT (August 1, 2018)
- AC 8050-88 - AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AND OTHER NON-TYPE CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT (August 1, 2018)
Orders
- 6480.4B - Airport Traffic Control Tower Siting Process (August 13, 2018)
- 9120.1D - Drug and Alcohol Compliance and Enforcement Inspector Handbook (August 9, 2018)
- JO 3600.21A - Field Supervisory Seniority Policy (August 1, 2018)
Notices
- JO 7340.480 - ICAO THREE LETTER DESIGNATOR (3LD) “JIA” AND ASSOCIATED TELEPHONY “JETSTREAM” (August 16, 2018)
- JO 7340.479 - ICAO THREE LETTER DESIGNATOR (3LD) “GWA” AND ASSOCIATED TELEPHONY “G-W AIR” (August 16, 2018)
- JO 7340.478 - ICAO THREE LETTER DESIGNATOR (3LD) “EDV” AND ASSOCIATED TELEPHONY “ENDEAVOR” (August 16, 2018)
Look Up N-Numbers
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Check Airport Status and Delays
- Airport Closures 0
- Ground Stoppages 3
- Ground Delays 2
- Arrival/Departure 6
There are no airport closures at this time.
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