FAA Safety Briefing Magazine

The FAA Safety Policy Voice of Non-commercial General Aviation

 

Cover of the January/February 2025 Safety Briefing magazine

Into the Night

The January/February 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on general aviation night operations. Feature articles cover what's required for night flight, how to mitigate visual illusions, and pro tips for overcoming your fear of the dark. 

Download the January/February 2025 issue or use the links below to read each article online. 

Feature Articles

 

Dark Rules

Flying Into the Dark

What You Need to Fly at Night

senses in the shadows

Your Senses in the Shadows

Nighttime Visual Illusions and Spatial Disorientation

a new look for night lights

A New Look for Night Lights

An Update On the FAA's Approach Lighting LED Migration Plan

night flight plan

Developing Your Night Flight Plan

A Guide to Avoid Things That Go Bump in the Night

don't be afraid of the dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Practice, Preparation, and Proficiency for Safe and Enjoyable Night Flights

Departments

jumpseat

The Art of Night Flight

Jumpseat: An Executive Policy Perspective

aeromedical

The Three "E" Approach - Educate, Early Intervention, and the Evolution of Standards

Aeromedical Advisory: A Checkup on All Things Aeromedical

checklist

A Guide in the Dark

Checklist: FAA Resources and Safety Reminders

drone debrief

Not All Drone Lights are the Same

Drone Debrief: Drone Safety Roundup

fighting fatigue

Fighting Fatigue

Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA Maintenance Issues

vertically speaking

Taking the Fright Out of Rotorcraft Night Flight

Vertically Speaking: Safety Issues for Rotorcraft Pilots

On Final

Coming Through with "Flying Colors"

On Final: An Editor’s Perspective

Chris Criswell

Chris Criswell, FAA Airport Data and Airspace Branch

Faces: FAA Employee Profile

Last updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025