COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN – APRIL 2025
The Cooper River Bridge Run will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Please exercise vigilance when operating in the area as many other aircraft may also be operating in this congested area during the time of the event – 0700 to 1300 Local. Please review applicable NOTAM and/or TFRs for the area and ensure all aircraft and UAS operations are in compliance with the applicable Code of Federal Regulations. For more UAS information, please visit: http://www.faa.gov/uas/ Scott Newsome, FAASTeam Representative (843) 810-4768 air3@bellsouth.net
VIP Movement Notification – Doral-Miami, FL
03 APR, 2025 Doral-Miami, FL 30/10 NMR; SFC – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.
FAA Registry to Withhold Aircraft Ownership Data
In accordance with 49 USC § 44114(b), the FAA is implementing a new process for requesting the withholding of aircraft owner information—such as name and address—from public dissemination, such as the publicly available FAA Registry website. This change may impact how we handle and process aircraft ownership data. Please take a moment to review the current process and submission details at: Request to Withhold Aircraft Ownership Data If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact us at faa.aircraft.registry@faa.gov
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA (EPG_AZ) 25-06 01 – 17 April Electronic Proving Ground, AZ The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/EPG_AZ_25-06_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of this event.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Yuma Proving Ground, AZ
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA (YPG_AZ) 25-01 (REVISION 1) 01 – 25 April Yuma Proving Ground, AZ Centered at 325500N1135500W the BZA061036 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/YPG_AZ_25-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory_(Revision_1).pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Idaho National Labs, ID
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING IDAHO NATIONAL LABS (IDLAB) 25-01 01 – 10 April Idaho National Labs, ID Centered at 433524N1130004W the IDA261041 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/IDLAB_25-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.
Helicopter Peer Pilot Program Webinar Saturday Morning
Join us Saturday morning to learn about a new program to support the mental health and well-being of helicopter pilots. You can also earn Advanced WINGS credit. When: Saturday, March 29, starting at 09:00 Central Daylight Time (07:00 PDT; 08:00 MDT; 10:00 EDT; 04:00 HST; 06:00 AKDT; 07:00 Arizona; 14:00 GMT) Sign-up: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=135662&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT DRUM, NEW YORK
F LIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT DRUM NEW YORK (FTDRNY) 25-27 (REVISION 1) 31 March – 11 April Fort Drum, NY The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/FTDRNY_2527_GPS_Flight_Advisory_(Revision_1).pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of this event.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing Fort Irwin, CA
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT IRWIN CALIFORNIA (FTIRCA) 25-05 25 March – 09 April Fort Irwin, CA Centered at 352146N1163221W or the HEC339034 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/FTIRCA_25-05_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of any GPS tests.
Worn Fuel Primer Pumps Lead to Loss of Engine Events on General Aviation Aircraft
The FAA is investigating a report of a worn fuel primer pump that may be installed in general aviation aircraft following a non-fatal accident on a Champion 7EC Traveler. During the initial takeoff climb, the pilot noticed a significant decrease in the engine rpm and lost full engine power shortly after. It was determined that the fuel primer pump in the accident was worn and unable to lock properly causing an overly rich fuel mixture. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the fuselage. FAA's Operational Safety Branch recently issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet to highlight this