Michael Whitaker will serve a five-year term ending in 2028, and will become the FAA’s first permanent leader since Steve Dickson resigned in March 2022.
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EPA issues final determination on lead in avgas
The final endangerment finding does not ban or impose restrictions on the use, sale, distribution, dispensing, and availability of leaded fuel.
FAA to hold GA Pilot Winter Prep Workshop
The workshop will help GA pilots prepare for winter weather and how to operate safely in changing weather conditions. It will cover tips for preflight, en route and post-flight actions, and information for general aviation pilots as we head into the cooler months. Those who attend the event via Zoom will earn 1.5 WINGS credits.
Birds of a feather
One of the most common questions our oils expert receives is from pilots wondering why general aviation is in the same spot regarding unleaded avgas as it was 25 years ago.
Behind the scenes at the Oshkosh tower
Ever wonder what it would be like to be an air traffic controller at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh? In the newest video in the “Why I Fly” series from the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
FAA extends MOSAIC comment period
The original comment period was supposed to close Oct. 23, 2023. It has now been extended to Jan. 22, 2024.
PlaneEnglish expands with access to FAA safety content
The first batch of content now available from the FAA is the agency’s “From the Flight Deck” video series, which provides pilots with actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage captured with aircraft-mounted cameras, combined with diagrams and visual graphics to identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items, according to PlaneEnglish officials.
FAA reauthorization extended through end of 2023
“Reauthorizing the FAA is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of America’s aviation system,” said Congressman RIck Larsen. “Though the House overwhelmingly passed a bill in July to reauthorize the FAA for five years, the Senate needs additional time to consider and reach final agreement on a multi-year FAA bill.”
Here they come
Using sensors and cameras and code, drone technology pioneers should be required detect and avoid … everything. That puts the onus on the drone industry to integrate into the well-established National Airspace System.