FAA Safety Briefing - November/December 2009
Winter FlyingIn this issue, we focus on winter flying safety, including icing avoidance strategies, safe operations on icy runways, and snow/frost contamination.
General
Show Effective Date
Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
FAA Safety Briefing - September/October 2009
Exhibition FlyingIn 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...
FAA Safety Briefing - July/August 2009
Light-SportIn 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.
FAA Safety Briefing - May/June 2009
Aircraft CertificationIn 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.
FAA Safety Briefing - March/April 2009
Technology Soars into TomorrowIn this issue, we highlight advances in aviation technology that could bring about a host of safety benefits to old and new aircraft alike.
FAA Safety Briefing - January/February 2009
Pilot's Guide to Aeromedical IssuesIn 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.
FAA Safety Briefing - November/December 2010
Handling Abnormal and Emergency SituationsThe 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-...
FAA Safety Briefing - September/October 2010
Proficiency: Going Beyond CurrencyIn 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...
FAA Safety Briefing - July/August 2010
Strategies for Coping with Mother NatureIn 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...
FAA Safety Briefing - May/June 2010
Introducing the Next Generation Air Transportation SystemIn 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...