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More of these being spotted. Jet Pilots chase something unknown caught on tape.]
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Fwd: [SO0979266] Huntsville Airport Operations and Air Traffic Control Procedures/Capabilities - FAASafety.gov
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Subject: [SO0979266] Huntsville Airport Operations and Air Traffic Control Procedures/Capabilities - FAASafety.gov
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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: "Huntsville Airport Operations and Air Traffic Control Procedures/Capabilities"Topic: Airport Operations and Future Capabilities together with Air Traffic Control Procedures and Capabilities On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 18:00 Central Standard Time Location: Huntsville AL International Airport (HSV) 2000 Houston Goodson Way Huntsville Alabama Huntsville, AL 35824 Select Number: Description: A comprehensive overview of Huntsville Intl' Airport's capabilities and vision and a look at current security challenges. Additionally, we will hear controllers from Huntsville Air Traffic Control Tower presending an overview of ATC procedures, existing capabilities, and the path forward. This will be a fantastic forum to learn about controlled airport operations and to hear of future capabilities of the national airspace system and airports. 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 CreditClick here to view the WINGS help page | |
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Local Good morning, Vietnam! Cullman Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday | CullmanSense
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KPLC: 'Calm, methodical' pilot did an excellent job during emergency landing, official says
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TSA Would Like To Remind You Not To Bring Your Loaded Guns To The Airport, Please
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15 Marines, 1 sailor killed in crash over MS - WBRC FOX6 News - Birmingham, AL
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Shortage of pilots could hinder airlines' growth | Reuters
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Time: Mon Jun 12 8:42 PM, Visible: 4 min, Max Height: 47°, Appears: 27° above NNW, Disappears: 14° above ESE
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Fwd: "FAAST Blast – SAFOs Cover Attitude Indicators and ACS Changes, Int’l Flight Plan Update, Dawn of Drones" - FAASafety.gov
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FAAST Blast – SAFOs Cover Attitude Indicators and ACS Changes, Int'l Flight Plan Update, Dawn of Drones FAAST Blast — Week of May 29, 2017 – June 04, 2017 New SAFOs Cover Attitude Indicator Limitation; ACS Changes The FAA recently published a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 17008) that notifies aircraft operators of the potential operational limitations of some attitude indicators in the event of unusual attitude recovery. The SAFO states that operators should be aware of design limitations of the make and model of the attitude indicator installed in their aircraft. The design of the instrument, if displaying only a minimum pitch indication of ± 25 degrees vertically, could "peg" at this maximum or minimum pitch indication or "tumble" and provide erroneous pitch and bank indications when the aircraft exceeds these limits. This guidance was recommended by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Recommendation A-14-108. SAFO 17009, issued May 30, advises the general aviation community of changes to the evaluation standards for the slow flight task and certain stall tasks in the Private Pilot – Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and the Commercial Pilot – Airplane ACS, which will be effective June 12, 2017. It replaces a previous SAFO (16010) and provides a more comprehensive discussion of the Slow Flight and Stalls Area of Operation in the ACS. To access these and other SAFOs, visit www.faa.gov/other_visit/
International Flight Plan Update The FAA recently met with Nav Canada and vendors (Harris Corporation, CSRA and Leidos) to review testing results between all operating systems for implementation of the new FAA requirement for International Flight Plan (ICAO) format for all civil flights filed with Flight Service. To ensure a safe and seamless transition with full interoperability, the FAA has decided to delay implementation until the Fall of 2017. The additional time will allow all service providers to address required changes identified in testing and integrate enhancements to the international format, while avoiding system changes during the busy summer flying season. The FAA will provide a 30-day advance notice to the public when a final date is selected later this year. Learn more about the FAA International Flight Plan format by visiting our website.
The Dawn of Drones Pilots: Are you the Doomsayer, the Dozer, or the Dazzled when it comes to drones? Traditional pilots generally fall into one of these three groups when it comes to opinions on drones. Figure out which group you belong to here: https://adobe.ly/2qonB2Q.
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Fwd: "FAAST Blast – ACS Updates, SAIBs for Cessna Elevator and CMI engines, Vmc Training, You and UAS" - FAASafety.gov
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education FAAST Blast – ACS Updates, SAIBs for Cessna Elevator and CMI engines, Vmc Training, You and UAS
Notice Number: NOTC7170FAAST Blast — Week of May 15, 2017 – May 21, 2017
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
ACS UpdatesUpdates to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for the Private Pilot Airplane certificate and the Instrument-Airplane rating are coming in June 2017, along with the first ACS for the Commercial Pilot Airplane certificate. The FAA intends to publish these documents on the Airman Testing web page (https://www.faa.gov/training_
testing/testing/ ) later this month. We will also offer a series of webinars to explain the revisions in the near future. Stay tuned for more details.SAIBs Issued for C-150/152 Elevator; Continental 550/520 Series Engines
On May 11, 2017, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) that highlights the potential for loose elevator attach bolts on certain Cessna 150/152 models. The SAIB was issued based on a service difficulty report of an elevator hinge bolt backing out on a C-150. The FAA recommends performing the inspections detailed in the Cessna supplemental inspection document (SID) 55-10-01. Both the SAIB and the SID(s) can be found here.
The FAA also issued an SAIB on May 10 which outlines available service instructions for identifying causes of engine kickback and recommended engine inspections following a kickback event on certain Continental Motors, Inc., 550 and 520 series reciprocating engines. See the full bulletin here.
FlySafe Topic of the Month – Vmc Training and AOA
Learn more about how Vmc training and Angle of Attack can help prevent loss of control accidents in the event of a power loss in this month's #FlySafe topic. For details, see the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) flyer here.
You and UAS
Did you know that any operation that changes the purpose of your drone flight from fun/hobby to "a job" could put you under part 107, even if there is no direct compensation? Get the facts by reading, "When Do I Need a Certificate: A Look at Hobbyist vs. Commercial Requirements for Small UAS" in the May/June 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing at: https://adobe.ly/2pTwaC
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry - NBC News
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
This drone crashing into a bike race is every cyclist’s nightmare - MarketWatch
Monday, May 8, 2017
Fwd: [WP0176065] Optimum Weather Detection Tools - FAASafety.gov
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Date: May 8, 2017 3:16 AM
Subject: [WP0176065] Optimum Weather Detection Tools - FAASafety.gov
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You have asked us to notify you when a webinar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following webinar may be of interest to you: "Optimum Weather Detection Tools"Topic: Using weather detection tools to improve certainty and safety in your briefing. On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 16:00 Pacific Daylight Time (17:00 MDT, 18:00 CDT, 19:00 EDT, 13:00 HST, 15:00 AKDT, 16:00 Arizona, 23:00 GMT) Select Number: Description: The world of weather briefings is changing! How do you make sense of conflicting information on a weather brief: There's an AIRMET for IFR but numerous products disagree. Which one is right? There's a few forecasts for Gusts to 40 knots, but no AIRMET or CWA. How do you validate that? In this 60 minute webinar followed by a Q&A, Delia Colvin, aviation weather expert, will show you effective ways to gain certainty and safety while evaluating the information. You'll also become familiar with some fantastic new tools. To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam
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FAA: Possible Structural Issues In Vintage Cessnas
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FAA: Possible Structural Issues In Vintage Cessnas // AVweb Top News
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Possible-Structural-Issues-in-Vintage-Cessnas-228555-1.html
Cracks near the wing strut attachment were found in several Cessna 207s belonging to a single operator, leading the FAA to request information from owners and operators to determine how many aircraft have similar damage. The cracks could cause wing deformation leading to unflattering changes in flight characteristics, and, although unlikely, could cause wing failure in aircraft with extremely advanced cracks, according to the FAA. Cessnas with wing struts produced up to 1986 are potentially affected.
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