Issue and article content with topics, lesson links, and ACS/CFR references.
What Is This Collection?
FAA Safety Briefing is the FAA’s own safety magazine, written by FAA staff for general aviation pilots. Each issue turns regulations, accident lessons, and operating practices into readable articles aimed at real cockpit decisions.
Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the future of flight in the national airspace system. Feature articles include a review of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a…
Summer 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on aviation weather and its critical effect on safe GA flying. Articles review some basic causes of weather activity, how certain…
March/April 2026
The March/April 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the realm of rotorcraft operations. Articles in this issue focus on the real-world risks helicopters face, along with insights on…
January/February 2026
The January/February 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC), highlighting their comprehensive and data-driven approach toward…
September/October 2025
The September/October 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the tremendous variety of general aviation and focuses on the new perspectives and skills you'll need to consider when moving…
July/August 2025
The July/August 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on many of the important safety issues highlighted during the FAA's recent "call to action" meeting for general and business…
May/June 2025
The May/June 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the variety of tools and technology pilots use to safely avoid and mitigate risk during flight. Feature articles cover some of the…
March/April 2025
The March/April 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the value of our nation's vast array of public-use airports and their importance to the communities they serve. Articles help raise…
January/February 2025
The January/February 2025 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on general aviation night operations. Feature articles cover what's required for night flight, how to mitigate visual…
November/December 2024
The November/December 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine celebrates our readers’ preferences in general aviation safety content by compiling a selection of our most-read articles over the…
September/October 2024
The September/October 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the many facets of airport surface safety. Feature articles and departments provide a “road map” to the various tools,…
July/August 2024
The July/August 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the critical role flight instructors play in keeping the National Airspace System safe and preparing the next generation of pilots.…
May/June 2024
The May/June 2024 issue of the FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on general aviation instrument flight training and IFR proficiency. Articles in this issue address the importance of having both…
March/April 2024
The March/April 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on aviation weather and its critical effect on safe GA flying. Articles review some of the many resources and tools pilots use to…
January/February 2024
The January/February 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the FAA’s Compliance Program and how its foundational concepts have helped advance a “just culture” within the general…
November/December 2023
The November/December 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on winter operations. Articles cover some of the exciting opportunities that the winter flying season offers as well as…
September/October 2023
The September/October 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on aspiring aviators and airmen-in-training. Feature articles provide an update on the Airman Certification Standards (ACS),…
July/August 2023
The July/August 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on flying companions. Building on our previous companion-based editions, this issue is designed for the friends and loved ones who…
May/June 2023
The May/June 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores the FAA’s role in the exciting and rapidly growing world of commercial space. Feature articles take us behind the scenes with the…
March/April 2023
The March/April 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores a few urgent aeronautical situations pilots may find themselves in, and which may require the use of the lesser-known, but equally…
January/February 2023
The January/February 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores mindset, skillset, and toolset items that can help you be a better aviation citizen. Articles highlight the importance of mentoring,…
November/December 2022
The November/December 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine explores tips and best practices that help pilots find ways to avoid the “danger zones” where accidents can occur. Articles highlight…
September/October 2022
The September/October 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s Flight Program Operations team and the critical role they play in assuring safety in the National Airspace System. Feature…
July/August 2022
The July/August 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s role at air shows and aviation events. Feature articles take you behind the scenes to meet some of the many safety professionals…
May/June 2022
The May/June 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the variety of tools and technology aviators can use to avoid and/or safely mitigate weather risks. Feature articles cover some of the FAA’s…
March/April 2022
The March/April 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the aviation maintenance industry. Articles discuss the important role aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) play in keeping our skies…
January/February 2022
The January/February 2022 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aerospace medicine. Articles discuss the pilot medical certification process and the various roles and responsibilities of the FAA’s…
November/December 2021
The November/December 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s efforts to inspire our nation’s youth, especially young women and those from diverse backgrounds, to pursue aerospace…
September/October 2021
The September/October 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on airports and airspace, which are integral parts of the National Airspace System's (NAS) infrastructure. Articles in this issue…
July/August 2021
The July/August 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on how FAA seeks to advance aviation in an environmentally-responsible and energy-efficient manner by considering noise, emissions, and other…
May/June 2021
The May/June 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s integration strategies for new entrants and emerging aviation technologies in the National Airspace System (NAS). Articles cover…
March/April 2021
The March/April 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the many facets of airport surface safety. Feature articles and departments provide a "road map" to the various tools, resources, and…
January/February 2021
The January/February 2021 issue of FAA Safety Briefing takes a unique look at the "challenge and response" environment that is prevalent within the aviation community. Feature articles and…
November/December 2020
The November/December 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on mitigating one of the leading causes of general aviation accidents – controlled flight into terrain, or CFIT. Feature articles and…
September/October 2020
The September/October 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the integral role of data in the aviation industry. Feature articles and departments explore the many ways data is collected,…
July/August 2020
The July/August 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the importance of human factors in aviation. Feature articles and departments address stress, fatigue, decision making, cognitive bias,…
May/June 2020
The May/June 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the importance of proper communication in aviation and its critical role in furthering safety. Feature articles include a refresher on the…
March/April 2020
The March/April 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the variety of tools and technology aviators can use to avoid and/or safely mitigate what we’ve dubbed as UMC, or Unfriendly…
January/February 2020
The January/February 2020 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on how to better "Know Your Aircraft." Feature articles cover each major section of an aircraft, highlighting the many design,…
November/December 2019
The November/December 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the concept of resource management and error mitigation techniques in the aviation environment. Feature articles focus on threat and…
September/October 2019
The September/October 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on emergencies in aviation and how we react to them. Feature articles focus on the kind of events that can cause an emergency in flight…
July/August 2019
The July/August 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aviation safety culture. Feature articles focus on what a sound safety culture is and explore ways you can integrate those principles into…
May/June 2019
The May/June 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the future of aircraft certification. Feature articles focus on the advent of performance-based aircraft certification standards for general…
January/February 2019
The January/February 2019 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, a foundational component of FAA’s NextGen system for improving the…
November/December 2018
The November/December 2018 "Birds of a Different Feather" issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores the tremendous diversity of general aviation and encourages you to expand your aviation horizons and…
September/October 2018
The September/October 2018 issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores the important role of community in general aviation and acquaints you with a wide range of organizations that can be part of your…
July/August 2018
The July/August 2018 issue of FAA Safety Briefing uses themes from the 1942 classic movie, Casablanca, to address a serious and potentially deadly issue: the persistently consistent causes of GA…
May/June 2018
The May/June 2018 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the FAA’s Center of Excellence for general aviation research, the Partnership for Enhancing General Aviation Safety, Accessibility, and…
March/April 2018
The March/April 2018 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on Flying Companions. Building on our previous companion-based edition in 2014, this issue is specifically designed for the friends and loved…
January/February 2018
The January/February 2018 issue of FAA Safety Briefing takes a forward-thinking journey "back to the basics" of flying fundamentals. Articles in this edition provide important tips, techniques, and…
November/December 2017
The November/December 2017 "Sim City" issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores the exciting world of flight simulation technology and its evolving impact on aviation safety. Feature articles focus on…
September/October 2017
The September/October 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores the critical role flight instructors play in keeping the National Airspace System safe. Feature articles focus on flight instructor…
July/August 2017
The July/August 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing explores several key facets of the new BasicMed rule, which offers pilots an alternative to the FAA’s medical qualification process for third class…
May/June 2017
The May/June 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the exciting and ever-expanding world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Feature articles answer the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of…
March/April 2017
The March/April 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, a foundational component of FAA's NextGen system for improving the safety…
January/February 2017
The January/February 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aviation risk management and aeronautical decision making. Featured content follows the framework of the PAVE checklist, covering a…