Spring is in full swing so it’s time to think about doing some proficiency training to keep things safe in the flying season ahead. And what better way to do that than to participate in WINGS, the FAA’s Pilot Proficiency Program for pilots. Pilots in the WINGS program expand their knowledge by taking online courses or attending seminars/webinars in addition to performing specific flight activities to refresh their flying skills.
FAAST Blast — Week of June 03, 2019 – June 09, 2019 On May 29, 2019, the FAA published the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Type Rating with Change 1 that will go into effect … Continued
Most pilots know the basics of VFR charts such as sectionals or TACs (Terminal Area Charts). “Landmarks, airports, navaids, airspace. Got it.” But there’s a lot more under the hood.
FAAST Blast — Week of May 19, 2019 – May 25, 2019 Flight Service will complete the Clearance Relay initiative on June 20 when it publishes the remaining phone numbers for pilots to obtain IFR clearances at public- and private-use … Continued
The new May/June 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available and focuses on the future of aircraft certification. Feature articles explore the advent of performance-based aircraft certification standards for GA including what the changes to part 23 mean to the future of the industry. For a quick guided tour of aircraft certification options now available, see the article “You Have Choices” at https://adobe.ly/2XSG0BN. You can read the entire May/June 2019 issue at http://bit.ly/FAASB.
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education Notice Number: NOTC8443 As a CFI or DPE, you are in a position to make a profound impact in reducing runway incursions. Did you know that from October 1, 2018 through March … Continued
These flash cards are a great way to learn runway signage and markings. The link is: https://www.faa.gov/mobile/index.cfm?event=Runway
Let’s work through the MMU ILS 23 IAP together and talk about common “approach briefing miscues,” and how you can avoid them.
It’s completely normal to feel a case of the nerves or jitters as the day of the checkride approaches. Here are my “Top 10” suggestions for managing those concerns. Relax. Although it’s difficult, consciously controlling your breathing and thinking calm … Continued