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Time is running out ⏳ ! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to comment on a proposed FAA rule to streamline federal commercial space transportation requirements for launch 🚀 and reentry operators. Submit your comments at bit.ly/30MMYcT. #FAASpace #CommercialSpace
Today is the deadline to comment on the FAA's Commercial Space Proposal
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Today is National Aviation Day, which commemorates Orville Wright's birthday! The Wright Brothers paved a whole new path that connected our world. Today, the FAA works hard to ensure aviation safety. Make sure to thank all the air traffic controllers, Tech ops, pilots, mechanics, engineers and many more women and men who work to provide the safest, most efficient airspace in the world. Learn more about aviation careers at bit.ly/2gCsG2p. #NationalAviationDay #AviationSafety #AviationWorkforce
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Rocket Lab has successfully launched 🚀 the Electron! Did you know that the FAA licenses U.S. commercial space launches? Learn more at bit.ly/2J6LJQM. #CommercialSpace #FAASpace #LookMaNoHands
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REMINDER: There is only ONE DAY left to comment on a proposed FAA rule to streamline federal Commercial Space transportation requirements for launch and reentry operators. Submit your comments by TOMORROW, August 19 at bit.ly/30MMYcT. #FAASpace
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Backpack. Clothes. Laptop. Toiletries. As you check your list, check the FAA’s chart and pack your bags safely before you fly back to college. www.faa.gov/go/packsafe #PackSafe #FlySmart #BacktoSchool
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RT @airandspace: On this day in 1871, aviation pioneer Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio: t.co/suCURA3H0o In 1939, Franklin…
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Time is running out ⌛️! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to comment on a proposed #FAA rule to streamline federal… t.co/6gTzfo1r3D
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Give thanks to all the #AirTrafficControllers, #TechOps, #pilots, #mechanics, #engineers, and many more women and m… t.co/NyzzkqXy9U
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#TeachaKid about aviation! #DYK a toy helicopter sparked the #WrightBrothers’ interest in #aviation? Learn more abo… t.co/baZxt2Mm1y
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Take a trip to an aviation #museum! Places like the @WrightBrosNPS and the @airandspace Udvar-Hazy Center offer int… t.co/fZeIIKyLoK
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Read about the history of aviation! #DYK the first attempts at aviation were made in hot air balloons in the 18th c… t.co/Sz7Xd1MYWf
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Today is #NationalAviationDay, which commemorates Orville Wright's birthday! The #WrightBrothers paved a whole new… t.co/60BWlpZAdB
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Backpack. Clothes. Laptop. Toiletries. As you check your list, check the #FAA’s chart and pack your bags safely bef… t.co/bUFIcQC7za
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RT @FAASafetyBrief: Have you heard of @NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System? Only 16% of the more than 100,000 reports filed every yea…
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.@RocketLab has successfully launched 🚀 the #Electron! #DYK that the #FAA licenses U.S. #CommercialSpace launches?… t.co/sALzrBQsnd
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✈️Traffic Report: Pop-up ⛈️ could slow air traffic today at @ATLairport, @CLTAirport, @DTWeetin, @HobbyAirport,… t.co/rwuqpP9ek0
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#REMINDER: There is only ONE DAY left to comment on a proposed #FAA rule to streamline federal #CommercialSpace tra… t.co/BESBBBO0s4
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RT @CBP: CBP is experiencing a temporary outage with its processing systems at various air ports of entry & is taking immediate action to a…
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Pointing a #laser at an aircraft is a FEDERAL CRIME. Laser strikes pose a serious #safety risk and violators could… t.co/CxkGRb9pF1
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@DigitalTrends FAA ALERT for @DigitalTrends readers: Operating a #drone that has a dangerous weapon attached to it… t.co/PgFusHS2m1
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Faces in Aviation: Bill Feuerstein, FAA Tech Center Engineer
The FAA Technical Center is the nation’s premier aviation research, development, test and evaluation facility for air transportation systems, and has been for more than 60 years. Located 10 miles northwest of Atlantic City, it covers more than 5,000 acres. The Technical Center consists of about 1 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, and support facilities. Improving the National Airspace System is possible because of the dedication and commitment of nearly 3,000 engineers, scientists and other technical experts who work there.
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Faces in Aviation: Lyndsay Digneo, FAA Tech Center Aviation STEM Outreach Manager
The FAA Technical Center is the nation’s premier aviation research, development, test and evaluation facility for air transportation systems, and has been for more than 60 years. Located 10 miles northwest of Atlantic City, it covers more than 5,000 acres. The Technical Center consists of about 1 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, and support facilities. Improving the National Airspace System is possible because of the dedication and commitment of nearly 3,000 engineers, scientists and other technical experts who work there.
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Faces in Aviation: Stephanie Divito, FAA Tech Center Meteorologist
The FAA Technical Center is the nation’s premier aviation research, development, test and evaluation facility for air transportation systems, and has been for more than 60 years. Located 10 miles northwest of Atlantic City, it covers more than 5,000 acres. The Technical Center consists of about 1 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, and support facilities. Improving the National Airspace System is possible because of the dedication and commitment of nearly 3,000 engineers, scientists and other technical experts who work there.
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How to Fly Your Drone During an Emergency
If your mission supports public safety agencies, utility or other critical infrastructure restoration, insurance agencies supporting disaster recovery damage assessment, or media coverage providing crucial information to the public — this webinar is for you! Our FAA experts explain the special process to expedite approvals so you can fly your drone during emergencies. For more information and resources, go to the FAA website here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/emergency_situations/ #Drone #Pilot #Flight #Airspace #FAA #UAS #AirTraffic
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How to Navigate UAS Facility Maps
How to Navigate UAS Facility Maps UAS Facility Maps show areas and altitudes in controlled airspace around airports where drone pilots can receive an authorization to fly below the maximum altitude depicted on the map, and up to 400 feet. In this webinar, #FAAAirspaceGuy Langston Majette explains everything you need to know about UAS Facility Maps. Access the UAS Facility Maps through our data visualization tool here: https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com/ #Drone #Pilot #Flight #Airspace #FAA #UAS #AirTraffic #LAANC