FLIGHT ADVISORY NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENT UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNGA-81 SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 At the request of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration will establish airspace restrictions over the United Nations General Assembly, hosted in New York, NY, from September 20-26, 2026. NOTAMs will be issued depicting

All pilots operating in the South Flordia area are reminded to adher to minimum safe altitudes, as outlined by FAA regulations. This is essential for maintaining public safety and reducing noise over our densely populated areas. Key Points to Remember: After takeoff, please climb to at least 1,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)  Monthly Safety Report August 2026 USHST Vision:  A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics The USHST’s 5-year goals for 2025-2029 are based on individual, 14 CFR Operating Parts, tracked by the 5-year average fatal accident rates per 100K hours.  

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report July 2026   USHST Vision:  A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents   US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics The USHST’s 5-year goals for 2025-2029 are based on individual, 14 CFR Operating Parts, tracked by the 5-year average fatal accident rates per 100K

The FAA has approved Continental Aerospace Technologies’ Global alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-09-09. This AD addresses an unsafe condition affecting turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters, as well as turbocharged, reciprocating engines equipped with spot-welded, multi-segmented couplings at the tailpipe to turbocharger exit exhaust. The AMOC applies to V-band coupling

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 conditions can affect pilot safety, and tools you can use to aid your weather decision-making process.  Feature Articles Steering Around the Storms A GA Guide to Understanding Thunderstorms Beyond

Attention to pilots operating along the south side of Mount Rainier National Park, specifically those flying low along the Nisqually River between Ashford and Longmire.  Kautz Creek Helibase (7WA7) supports National Park Service aviation operations for Mount Rainier National Park. The site is routinely used for search and rescue missions, short-haul operations, external load, and

IF YOU SEE WILDFIRE SMOKE, FLY AWAY! Horizontal Buffer: Avoid wildfire smoke by at least 15 miles. Vertical Buffer: Completely avoid the airspace from the surface to 5,000 ft. AGL. The Risk: Flying in the vicinity of wildfires interferes with firefighting operations and places human lives at immediate risk! Why This Airspace is Extremely Dangerous

An experienced pilot flying at night goes "heads down" to check a logbook. A brief distraction occurs, the aircraft inadvertently drifts toward rising terrain, and a catastrophic crash follows. It only takes a single moment of inattention to lose track of your flightpath — whether it's caused by task saturation, complacency, fatigue, or the

One of the best ways to reduce the stress of a flight evaluation is solid preparation and understanding of the airman certification standards (ACS). Watch this video to understand the knowledge, risk management, and skills required to pass. Knowing what’s expected in each area means fewer surprises on the practical test day. Aim for a