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The FAA Seems To Be Escalating UAV Interests
CalPilots Editor’s Note: So the FAA can figure out how to act rapidly when faced with big money pressure from the UAV advocates, but can’t make or get a decision done on eliminating the useless third class physical? Obviously money does talk and GA, one the FAA’s largest customer bases can just wait.
Surprise!!! FAA Streamlines UAS COAs for Section 333
Under Pressure, The FAA Seems To Be Escalating UAV Interests
With Congress, the media and the entire UAV industry breathing down their necks, the FAA has ‘established an interim policy to speed up airspace authorizations for certain commercial unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators who obtain Section 333 exemptions.
Read MoreHalon Fire Extinguisher Advice
Never Play with Fire
Your aircraft is equipped with a halon fire extinguisher. Great decision.
How can you be sure that your fire extinguisher will work? Does it have a gauge?
Read MoreHalon Fire Extinguisher Update
H3R Aviation, is a supplier of halon fire extinguishers and we have quite significant penetration in the general aviation market. We previously sold a fire extinguisher manufactured in Canada and many months ago observed a rather sharp spike in warranty returns due to leakage. Because these extinguishers do not have a pressure gauge, adherence to maintenance requirements, we believe, are inadequate in assuring that the extinguishers are adequately charged and will perform in an emergency. We issued the attached Service Bulletin to alert interested parties.
Read MoreDrone activity noted on sectional charts
WHAT. NO PILOT IN THE COCKPIT? Drone activity noted on sectional charts with a small airplane symbol with the letters “UA”.
“Manned and unmanned aircraft not authorized in the same traffic pattern. Arriving manned aircraft may follow unmanned aircraft on final.”
AREAS WITH A PREPONDERANCE of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) activity are typically noted on sectional charts with a small airplane symbol, similar to that used for glider operating areas but with the letters “UA” instead of “G.” Expect UAS activity in nearby restricted or other special-use airspace and military installations.
Read MoreSix Addresses Account For 25,000 Noise Complaints In Chicago
It’s important to understand how some anti-airport types operate. We posted the following article on Chicago O’hare as it also applies to smaller airports. This strategy is frequently used by a few anti-airport neighbors. Now, you will know what types of questions to ask of the city or county when they are faced with airport noise.
Read MoreSix Addresses Account For 25,000 Noise Complaints In Chicago
It’s important to understand how some anti-airport types operate. We posted the following article on Chicago O’hare as it also applies to smaller airports. This strategy is frequently used by a few airport neighbors. Now, you will know what types of questiosn to ask of the city or county when they are faced with airport noise.
Read MoreWorld's Greatest Pilot In Town For Documentary
PALM SPRINGS, Ca. – Bob Hoover is often called “the world’s greatest pilot”. His job as a test pilot was to push the limits of aircraft. The documentary ‘Flying the Feathered Edge’ is about his extraordinary career.
The 93-year-old, living legend was at the Palm Springs Air Museum for a private screening of the documentary.
You can purchase a copy at: www.thebobhooverproject.com and also find dates of where you can watch it on the big screen.
Read MoreWorld’s Greatest Pilot In Town For Documentary
PALM SPRINGS, Ca. – Bob Hoover is often called “the world’s greatest pilot”. His job as a test pilot was to push the limits of aircraft. The documentary ‘Flying the Feathered Edge’ is about his extraordinary career.
The 93-year-old, living legend was at the Palm Springs Air Museum for a private screening of the documentary.
You can purchase a copy at: www.thebobhooverproject.com and also find dates of where you can watch it on the big screen.
Read MoreFAA Safety Briefing
The March/April 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on weather forces, sources, resources. Articles review some basic causes of weather activity, how certain conditions can affect pilot safety, and the tools you can use to aid your weather decision-making process.
Feature articles in this issue include:
· “Air Masses and Fronts – The Movers and Shakers of Weather” (p 8),
· “Cloud Dancing and Thunder Singing – Developing Strategies to Avoid Inadvertent Peril” (p 16),
· “I’ve Got Weather (…Now What Do I Do with It?)” (p. 26)
Read MoreVote on the (Biased?) Poll on Santa Monica Airport
A news outlet in the Santa Monica area ran a hatchet-job about SMO, in which they listed “Santa Monica Airport Plane Crashes.” It’s been pointed out that many of them had little or nothing to do with that airport. At the end, they have a poll in which they ask if the airport should be…
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