The rule will be officially published in the Federal Register Dec. 31.
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FAA to decommission HIWAS in January
The decision follows decreased demand for inflight services from flight service specialists as pilots use other ways to get weather information.
Test your ADS-B compliance before Jan. 1
If you equipped with ADS-B before 2015, your equipment may not be in compliance with the new mandate.
Flight Service to discontinue TWEB and TIBS in Alaska
The moves are part of the FAA’s modernization of air traffic services.
Free webinar: Aviation Weather Hazards
The webinar will discuss methods to assess potential weather hazards and how to avoid them.
Changes coming for FAA pilot testing
The FAA has slated webinars to explain the changes.
Almost 80,000 GA aircraft ADS-B equipped
The data does not include experimental aircraft or light-sport aircraft.
Drone community to help FAA develop recreational drone flyer test
In September, the FAA posted a request for information (RFI) asking the drone community to submit suggestions on how best to administer the new recreational knowledge test.
uAvionix tailBeacon approved for rotorcraft
Only 53% of rotorcraft will be equipped with ADS-B Out by the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline.