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The Fall 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the future of flight in the national airspace system. Feature articles include a review of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a status update on the nation's Brand New Air Traffic Control System, and a profile...
The Summer 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on aviation weather and its critical effect on safe GA flying. Articles review some basic causes of weather activity, how certain conditions can affect pilot safety, and tools you can use to aid your weather...
The March/April 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the realm of rotorcraft operations. Articles in this issue focus on the real-world risks helicopters face, along with insights on the FAA's strategy to improve safety in this dynamic operating...
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.
The September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the tremendous variety of general aviation and focuses on the new perspectives and skills you'll need to consider when moving on to a different type of flying.
The July/August 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on many of the important safety issues highlighted during the FAA's recent "call to action" meeting for general and business aviation. Feature articles emphasize some key...
The May/June 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the variety of tools and technology pilots use to safely avoid and mitigate risk during flight. Feature articles cover some of the FAA’s latest weather research work and programs and provide...
The March/April 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the value of our nation's vast array of public-use airports and their importance to the communities they serve. Articles help raise awareness of runway safety and wildlife hazards and highlight the benefits of...
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.
The November/December 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine celebrates our readers’ preferences in general aviation safety content by compiling a selection of our most-read articles over the last several years. This “...