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The Path to Unleaded Avgas: A Critical Transition for Aviation – Fall 2024 Update
Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) Fall 2024 Update The aviation community has long recognized the need to eliminate lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft, a goal set to be achieved by the end of 2030 through the leadership of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative. This ambitious endeavor brings together government and industry partners committed to finding a safe and reliable unleaded aviation fuel that is viable throughout the aviation supply chain. As the general aviation community works toward this goal, the role of aircraft owners cannot be overstated. They are, after all, the ultimate end-users of any
Diamond In-Flight Passenger Door Separations
The FAA has received at least 20 reports of passenger door separations from the aircraft while in flight and over 30 reports of aborted flights due to door malfunctions on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 and DA 42 fleets. In August of 2024, Diamond Aircraft issued Service Information Letters SI40NG-094 / SI40-171 / SIF4-008 / SID4-200 and SI 42-252 / SI 42NG-145 to increase the awareness of pilots, operators, and maintenance organizations on the importance of correct latching procedures. The FAA’s Aircraft Certification Service recently issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) to highlight this concern to operators and request information
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KINGS BAY GEORGIA (NBKBGA) 25-01 24 – 25 June Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jun/NBKBGA_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 this event.
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Mountain Range Home Complex, ID
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING MOUNTAIN RANGE HOME COMPLEX (MHRC) 25-08 24 – 25 June Mountain Range Home Complex, ID The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jun/MHRC_25-08_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 – Eielson AFB, AK
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATOR ALASKA (AFCAK) 25-07 24 – 27 June Eielson AFB, AK The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jun/AFCAK_25-07_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.
LEX ATC Hours/Services
LEX will be ATC-Limited Tower only every night for the foreseeable future due to staffing limitations. Here is the NOTAM: SVC LEXINGTON APP CLSD. CLASS C SER INVOLVING VFR ACFT NOT AVBL. CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC FOR CLASS C ARR COM ON 126.37, FOR CLR DELIVERY AT 317-247-2411 LEX will be ATC-ZERO 6/21, 6/27-28, 7/5, 7/12-7/19, and 7/26. Here is the NOTAM: LEX SVC TWR CLSD TWR 119.1 NOW CTAF CLASS C SER INVOLVING VFR ACFT NOT AVBL CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC FOR CLASS C ARR COM ON 126.37, FOR CLR DELIVERY AT 317-247-2411 AND LEX SVC LEXINGTON APP CLSD CLASS C SER
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier Parishes. For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 172.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 172.4 feet. - Forecast...The lake is expected to rise to 180.0
FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Bogue Field, NC
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND NORTH CAROLINA (MSOCNC) 25-04 19 June Bogue Field, NC Centered at 344133N0770201W or the EWN187023 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Jun/MSOCNC_25-04_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.