Fwd: CFI Open Forum - FAASafety.gov

You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "CFI Open Forum" Topic: 'Preparing for the Unexpected' and 'Your Student's Checkride; Feedback from the Pilot Examiner' On Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM Location: Signature Flight Support, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) 2002 Houston Goodson Way Huntsville, AL North Large Hangar Huntsville, AL 35824 Select Number: SO0953866 Description: If you are a current CFI or working toward that certification, please don't don't miss this one!  The first portion is an open discussion of unexpected in-flight events, the startle response, reaction, threat and error management, and how we train our students for this.  Our discussions will continue with designated pilot examiners to assess check ride expectations and explore focus areas and weaknesses.   To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit

Fwd: Accident Case Study: Live - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "Accident Case Study: Live" Topic: Accident Case Study: Live seminar On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM Location: Marriott Huntsville 5 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805 Select Number: NR0353966 Description: To the average person, it might seem a bit morbid that pilots pay so much attention to aircraft accidents. After all, when was the last time you saw an article about an accident in a car magazine? But flying isn’t like driving, and accidents deserve attention: They let us learn from others’ mistakes, help us think critically about our skills, and provide a mental “nudge” if we find ourselves in similar situations.   With that in mind, the Air Safety Institute’s new seminar, Accident Case Study: Live, aims to put a new spin on safety-oriented accident analysis. Working with several compelling real-life cases, presenter and audience will play the role of accident investigator—starting at the crash scene and working backwards through physical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and other leads to figure out exactly what went wrong, and why.      To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: AOPA Foundation The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page

Fwd: EAA 683 Wings Evening - FAASafety.gov

"EAA 683 Wings Evening" Topic: - Flight testing your airplane On Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM Location: Lake Guntersville Aviation Center, Guntersville Airport 20524 US Hwy 431 Guntersville, AL 35976 Select Number: SO0954260 Description: Topics to be covered will include the initial performance flight testing for an airplane including airspeed calibration, stall speed, takeoff, glide and climb performance and the development of performance charts. To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page

Boeing's Bird of Prey: A Prototype Jet Worthy of the Klingon Empire

http://gizmodo.com/lockheeds-bird-of-prey-a-prototype-jet-worthy-of-the-1531741867

Watch a Boeing 767's landing gear strained to its limits |

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Re: "Free Live Webinar! March 13, 2014" - FAASafety.gov

Free Live Webinar! March 13, 2014 Notice Number: NOTC5195 The live safety seminar comes to you! No need to travel, sit on a hard chair, endure uncomfortable temperatures, or be exposed to colds or flu! Join us for this informative program and earn WINGS credit! In-flight loss of control (LOC) has emerged as the number one causal factor for fatal general aviation accidents. On the premise that prevention is better than cure, this live webinar will focus on practical ways to help prevent in-flight loss of control rather than recovery techniques. In addition to the technical reasons for aircraft loss of control, this webinar will examine the human factors that are frequently cited as underlying causes in LOC accidents. Several recent accidents will be discussed and analyzed to learn from the mistakes of others. The webinar will last approximately one hour and is worth one Basic Knowledge 3 credit toward the FAA "WINGS" Pilot Proficiency Program. The webinar is interactive and can be viewed on either a PC or a Mac. A high speed Internet connection is required. Speakers are required. A microphone is required to participate in discussions. "Why Did They Do That? Avoiding the Loss of Control Accident" will be presented at three different times on March 13, 2014. You can choose the time that is most convenient for you. The times are: Session #1: Thurs. March 13, 2014 3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MST, 12:00 NOON PDT (1900 UTC) OR Session #2: Thurs. March 13, 2014 8:00 PM EDT, 7:00 PM CDT, 6:00 PM MDT, 5:00 PM PDT (2400 UTC) OR Session #3: Thurs. March 13, 2014 11:00 PM EDT, 10:00 PM CDT, 9:00 PM MDT, 8:00 PM PDT (0300 UTC)   For those not able to attend one of the live presentations, an online course will also be available. The featured presenter is long-time flight instructor and FAASTeam Lead Representative Gene Benson. There is no need to register for this event on FAASafety.gov. WINGS credit is issued based on webinar attendance.   Registration is limited to the first 1,000 for each session. For complete information and registration links, click here (external site will open in a new window)

Fifth Boeing GPS IIF Spacecraft Sends Initial Signals From Space |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=a2b60084-91a3-4430-9ec2-13db51221c9f

Green Car Congress: United becomes first airline to fly with Split Scimitar Winglets; up to 2% reduction in fuel consumption

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/02/20140220-ual.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+greencarcongress%2FTrBK+%28Green+Car+Congress%29

Fwd: Women In Aviation - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "Women In Aviation" Topic: Women in Aviation's Day; Seminars, Special Guests, Static Aircraft Displays, Young Eagles Flights, Food, and Door Prizes On Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM Location: Madison County Executive Airport 358 Bolling Rd, Meridianville, AL Meridianville, AL 35759 Select Number: SO0954246 Description: Inviting all women, girls and their families, who have ever had an interest in flying. Join us for some aviation fun, food and friendship. Learn about the opportunities for women in the aviation field. Free to the public. Special quests include Lt. Leesa Froelich, US Air Force Reserve, Hurricane Hunter and Flight Meteorologist together with Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro, Aerobatics Instructor, award winning pilot and author, and Nicole Banks, co-chair of Alabama 99s. To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page

FAA boosts helicopter safety regs

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/198785-faa-boosts-helicopter-safety-regs

Lockheed enables Apache helicopter pilots to see targets in color

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/us-usa-army-apaches-lockheed-idUSBREA1I14220140219?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews

Israel Testing Flying Ambulance Drones -

http://www.businessinsider.com/israel-testing-flying-ambulance-drones-2014-1

FAA seeks new air traffic controllers - no experience needed

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/24697535/faa-seeks-new-air-traffic-controllers-no-experience-needed

FAA investigating Bieber's flight to New Jersey |

http://www.4029tv.com/news/entertainment/faa-investigates-bieber-flight/-/8897172/24356976/-/rgbl4lz/-/index.html?absolute=true

FAA Proposes $204,050 Civil Penalty Against Sierra Academy Of Aeronautics |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=fcc117d4-7735-48c1-ae0e-afc7539d75ab

Police: Man sent up drone to view fatal crash scene |

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Fwd: "FAAST Blast" - FAASafety.gov

FAAST Blast Notice Number: NOTC5163 FAAST Blast — Week of Feb 03 – Feb 09, 2014 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Hosts General Aviation Safety Summit             On Jan. 27, 2014, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta hosted a GA Safety Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to jumpstart safety initiatives for this year’s flying season. Representatives from across industry and government attended including those associated with manufacturing, safety, agriculture, parachuting, experimental aircraft, pilots, and helicopters.             In line with the NTSB’s recommendations for GA safety in its latest “Most Wanted List,” summit attendees agreed to work together to raise awareness to prevent weather related accidents. The FAA is also working with industry on a prototype program to use de-identified GA operations data to help identify risks before they become accidents. Also announced at the meeting was a policy that streamlines the process for granting approval to use Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM). The new policy establishes a more flexible and efficient process that will allow the FAA to customize its evaluation for RVSM based on the circumstances of the applicant. For more, go to: www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=75826.   New Airman Certification Systems Working Group Formed             In support of its initiative to improve airman testing and training, the FAA recently announced plans to form the Airman Certification Systems Working Group (ACSWG). Under the auspices of the industry-led Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, the new working group will provide expert assistance and industry views to the FAA's Flight Standards Service (AFS) on the development, modification, and continued alignment of the major components of the airman certification system. This includes ACS documents for certification and ratings, associated training guidance material, test management (e.g., test question development), and reference materials (e.g., inspector guidance, FAA orders, Advisory Circulars). The FAA is accepting requests for participation in the working group through February 28, 2014. The ACSWG is expected to develop a report describing its work on each of the listed elements no later than December 31, 2015. For more information, see the Federal Register notice published on Jan. 29, 2014, at http://go.usa.gov/BBSH.   Brushing Back the Dark             We humans have always adapted to our environment and our circumstances through technological means. In other words, we use technology to bridge the gap between what we would like to achieve (such as flight), and what our bodies will allow.             In his article about the latest strides in night vision technology, author James Williams “brushes back the dark” by comparing and contrasting the two most prominent types of vision enhancements — light amplification and alternate wavelength — and what this might mean for the future of general aviation. Our advancements “[have] enabled us to do what we couldn’t 100 years ago — see clearly or, for that matter, fly in the dark.” To learn more about it, check out page 20 of the latest FAA Safety Briefing at http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/. Produced by the FAA Safety Briefing editors, http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ Address questions or comments to: SafetyBriefing@faa.gov. Follow us on Twitter @FAASafetyBrief or www.twitter.com/FAASafetyBrief

Pilot in Unusual Nashville Crash Had .081 Blood Alcohol -

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pilot-in-Unusual-Nashville-Crash-Had-081-Blood-Alcohol221323-1.html?redirected=1

Airport tower recording gives glimpse of ground actions during UPS Flight 1354 crash (audio) | 13 min.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/02/ups_flight_1354_tower_recordin.html

Dorset pilot training company flies into US expansion

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/NEWS/10985157.Dorset_pilot_training_company_flies_into_US_expansion/?ref=rss