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FAAST Blast Notice Number: NOTC4969 FAAST Blast — Week of Sept 16 – Sept 22, 2013 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update New Rule Eliminates Restriction for CFI Flight Review Requirement             The FAA issued a new direct final rule, published September 16, 2013, that permits an airman who passes a practical test for issuance of a flight instructor certificate, a practical test for the addition of a rating to a flight instructor certificate, a practical test for renewal of a flight instructor certificate, or a practical test for the reinstatement of a flight instructor certificate, to meet the 24-calendar month flight review requirements. The rule overturns a previous legal interpretation from 2008 which concluded that a CFI practical test is not a pilot proficiency check and therefore not eligible to meet the 24 calendar month flight review requirements.             The rule was published as a direct final rule without prior notice and prior public comment since it alleviates unnecessary burdens by expanding the exceptions to flight reviews. It will go into effect on November 15, 2013, unless an adverse comment is received during a 30-day comment period ending October 16, 2013. To view the rule or submit a comment, go to http://www.regulations.gov/and reference docket number FAA-2013-0780.   Flight Advisory for UN General Assembly Affects New York Metro Airspace             Pilots should be advised that flight restrictions will be in place for the United Nations General Assembly, 68th session (UNGA-68) in New York from September 18-30, 2013. You can download the advisory at www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/UNGA_Flight_Advisory.pdf.             The Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) discussed in this advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly encouraged to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMS. When "Rash" or "Brash" Leads to "Crash"             "We were at the airport when this guy did a low pass over the hangar — nearly rattled the doors off!"             Sound familiar? Sadly, a significant number of stories like this end up in NTSB accident reports. Take a closer look at some of the ways an aviator's rash decision could lead to a crash in the current issue of FAA Safety Briefing online at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing.