Anthony On Aviation

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: FAASafety.gov <announce@faasafety.gov>
Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Subject: "Special Notice - Shanksville, PA, New York City, NY, and Washington, D.C." - FAASafety.gov
To: harperaviation@gmail.com

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
Special Notice - Shanksville, PA, New York City, NY, and Washington, D.C. Notice Number: NOTC3189 In observance of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, numerous local, state, and federal entities will hold memorial services and other events during the September 9-12, 2011 period. Some of these events will have corresponding air space restrictions. Pilots should exercise caution and frequently check NOTAMS. Pilots operating in the vicinity of Shanksville, PA, New York City, NY, and Washington, D.C. should especially be alert for changing airspace restrictions. This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
Over 136,600 pilots earned WINGS credits last year. Will you, this year?

FAASafety.gov \| Email Preferences \| Opt Out
Do not reply to this email as it is an unmonitored mailbox. Contact us for comments or questions.

--

Anthony Harper

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: FAASafety.gov <announce@faasafety.gov>
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Subject: "Runway Status Lights Are Coming to an Airport Near You" - FAASafety.gov
To: harperaviation@gmail.com

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
Runway Status Lights Are Coming to an Airport Near You Notice Number: NOTC3171 Runway Status Lights What Are Runway Status Lights? Runway Status Lights (RWSL) are a series of red in-pavement lights that warn pilots of high-speed aircraft or vehicles on runways. They operate independently of Air Traffic Control. Runway Status Lights have two states: ON (lights are illuminated red) and OFF (lights are off) and are switched automatically based on information from the airport surface surveillance systems. RWSL will improve airport safety by indicating when it is unsafe to enter, cross, or takeoff from a runway. The RWSL system has two types of lights. Runway Entrance Lights (RELs) are installed at taxiways and Takeoff Hold Lights (THLs) on runways. Runway Entrance Lights Runway Entrance Lights (RELs) are a series of red in-pavement lights spaced evenly along the taxiway centerline from the taxiway hold line to the runway edge. One REL is placed before the hold line and one REL is placed near the runway centerline. RELs are directed toward the runway hold line and are oriented to be visible only to pilots entering or crossing the runway from that location. RELs that are ON (illuminated red) indicate that the runway ahead is not safe to enter or cross. Pilots should remain clear of a runway when RELs along their taxi route are illuminated. Lights that are off convey no meaning. The system is not, at any time, intended to convey approval or clearance to proceed into a runway. Pilots remain obligated to comply with all ATC clearances, except when compliance would require crossing illuminated red RELs. In such a case, the crews should hold short of the runway for RELs, contact ATC, and await further instructions. Takeoff Hold Lights The Takeoff Hold Light (THLs) system is composed of red in-pavement fixtures in a double row on either side of the runway centerline lighting. Fixtures are focused toward the arrival end of the runway at the "Line Up and Wait" point and extend in front of the holding aircraft beginning 375' beyond the runway threshold and extending for 1,500'. Illuminated red lights provide a signal, to an aircraft in position for takeoff or rolling, that it is unsafe to takeoff because the runway is occupied or about to be occupied by another aircraft or ground vehicle. THLs that are ON (illuminated red) indicate that the runway ahead is not safe to takeoff. Pilots should refuse takeoff clearance if THLs are illuminated. Red THLs mean do not takeoff. Whenever a pilot observes the red lights of the THLs, the pilot will stop or remain stopped. The pilot will contact ATC for resolution if any clearance is in conflict with the lights. Lights that are off convey no meaning. The system is not, at any time, intended to convey approval or clearance to takeoff. Pilots must still receive an ATC clearance to takeoff. RWSL are in operation at DFW, SAN, LAX, BOS, and MCO. The system will be operational at PHX, IAH, SEA, IAD, and LAS in 2012 and will be installed at 23 major airports nationwide by 2016. Pilots are encouraged to learn more about RWSL at: http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/rwsl/ See this Notice in living color at https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2011/Aug/RWSL.pdf This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
Over 136,600 pilots earned WINGS credits last year. Will you, this year?

FAASafety.gov \| Email Preferences \| Opt Out
Do not reply to this email as it is an unmonitored mailbox. Contact us for comments or questions.

--

Anthony Harper

Friday, September 16, 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

Friday, September 9, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Friday, September 2, 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011