The air traffic system includes hundreds of towers at airports and terminal approach control facilities. It also includes 22 centers handling aircraft at high altitudes.
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Pilots now able to track medical applications in real-time
“If you can track where your ridesharing car is or the status of a company delivering your package, pilots should be able to see online the real-time status of their application,” said Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup. “We will continue to explore how we can be more transparent with the aviation community.”
Prefer to takeoff on turf?
A new Advisory Circular from the FAA is a “huge win for recreational aviation,” with the agency creating a pathway for turf operations to be established at airports.
Savage Norden newest LSA
“The Norden is a high performing, aluminum-wing airplane with electrically controlled leading-edge slats, designed and thoroughly tested for short-field and off-runway performance,” said Bill Canino, president of SportairUSA.
The hunt for unleaded avgas ramps up
The hunt for an unleaded replacement for 100LL began in earnest in March 2022 with the first meeting of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, which brought federal regulators, the oil industry, the aviation industry, and more together to find a solution for the entire general aviation piston aircraft fleet.
Video: The 5 most common checkride mistakes
A new video on the Free Pilot Training YouTube channel includes an interview with DPE Seth Lake, who reveals the biggest mistakes he sees during private pilot checkrides.
GA advocates oppose legislation that would close KHFD
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly would lead to the closure of Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), requiring the state to redevelop the property.
Video: How many Gs can you take?
A new video looks into why it’s important for general aviation pilots to understand their tolerance to G forces, including what factors could lead to G-force induced loss of consciousness.
New hot spot symbols introduced
The new hot spot symbols and more will be introduced during a March 16 live broadcast of the National Association of Flight Instructor’s MentorLive.