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In this issue, we focus on exhibition flying safety. Highlighted are the FAA’s role at the National Championship Air Races & Air Show, the challenges of competition and formation flying, and the behind-the-scenes efforts to keep vintage aircraft and their legacy thriving...
In this issue, we highlight the exciting opportunities that light-sport aviation offers to today’s pilot, including a look at sport pilot certificate privileges, training tips, and maintenance requirements.
In this issue, we focus on FAA’s responsibility to set standards for aircraft certification and airworthiness, as well as the important role that pilots and mechanics play in ensuring safety.
In this issue, we highlight advances in aviation technology that could bring about a host of safety benefits to old and new aircraft alike.
In this issue, we focus on the FAA’s approach to key aeromedical issues, including authorization for special issuance medicals and other "fit to fly" topics.
The November/December 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on planning for the "unplanned" and outlines the tools and resources pilots need to handle abnormal and emergency situations. Articles provide tips on unusual attitude recovery, partial-...
In this issue we focus on proficiency and its absolute importance for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. We provide tips on developing your personal improvement plan, address getting back to flying after an absence, give suggestions on how AMTs can...
In this issue we focus on aviation weather and its critical effect on safe GA flying. Articles address obtaining and interpreting weather data, developing strategies for avoiding marginal or hazardous weather, and what services ATC can and cannot...
In this issue, we introduce the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, and highlight the changes and the enabling technologies that will bring more efficient navigation, more effective communications, and greatly...
In this issue, we focus on the FAA Safety Team’s (FAASTeam) role in promoting safer skies through outreach, training, and education.