Articles and illustrated guides from the FAASTeam public safety library.
What Is This Collection?
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) publishes short safety articles written by FAA safety program managers and volunteer industry experts. Each one targets a specific operational habit or hazard seen in the field.
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suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
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suggested by this week’s aircraft mishap reports FLYING LESSONS uses the past week’s mishap reports to consider what might have contributed to accidents, so you can make better decisions if you face similar circumstances. In almost all cases design characteristics of a specific make and model airplane have little direct bearing on the possible causes of aircraft accidents, so apply these FLYING LESSONS to any airplane you fly.
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Page 1 M A Y / J U N E 2 0 0 5 COVER STORY: Practical Risk Management in Flight Training Page 2 F E A T U R E S 1 Practical Risk Management in Flight Training 5 FAA’s New GA Manager Envisions…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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enVironment External Factors Consequences Alternatives Reality External Factors Transfer Eliminate Accept Mitigate PERCEIVE HAZARDS associated with:
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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enVironment External Factors Consequences Alternatives Reality External Factors Transfer Eliminate Accept Mitigate PERCEIVE HAZARDS associated with:
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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enVironment External Factors Consequences Alternatives Reality External Factors Transfer Eliminate Accept Mitigate PERCEIVE HAZARDS associated with:
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
Page 1 27 M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 0 6 W hen thunderstorm sea- son begins this year, pi- lots will start hearing some very important changes in the way Air Traffic Control (ATC) describes radar…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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and a small single engine aircraft (view at a distance of 18") 2 Miles 1 Mile 1/2 Mile Know what to look for!
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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Preflight Planning, Weather Self-Briefings, and Weather Decision Making Appendix 8 – Estimating In-flight Visibility & Cloud Clearance…….. 36
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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Before working on NVIS systems or NVIS-configured aircraft, be familiar with and understand the documents listed 1–9 if they apply to the operation or aircraft. Ask if the aircraft owner/operator is aware of Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) Letter 10022 dated 12/15/2010, “Maintenance of NVIS.”
Study Focus: Review maintenance and airworthiness responsibilities.
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Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Procedures Effective March 30 – April 6, 2014 ~ 1 ~ Sun ‘n Fun 2014 SUN ‘N FUN FLY-IN Lakeland, Florida March 30 – April 6, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preflight Planning and Safety Notices 02 Aircraft Windshield Signs 03 Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) Notice 04 Airport Closures 04 Airshow Operations / Temporary Flight Restrictions 05 Balloon Launch Advisory / Skydiving Advisory 05 Lake Parker and Lake Hancock…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.
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Official FAA Forums are held at the FAA Southern Region Safety Center located in the middle of the exhibit area at the corner of Laird Drive and Sun ‘n Fun Drive. The FAA Center opens daily at 8:00 a.m. and the FAA Exhibits are open daily 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Study Focus: Review surface awareness and decisions during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Page 1 The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will be launched on October 1, 2006 coinciding with the sunset of the FAA’s Aviation Safety Program (ASP). The ASP’s shotgun approach of educating airmen on all…
Study Focus: Review the human factors that influence safe decisions.
Page 1 however, that a major reason is that many pilots—even safety-conscious ones—don’t have a clear idea about where to start, and that many flight in- structors—even conscientious ones— may not…
Study Focus: Review weather hazards and how they affect planning and flight decisions.