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
Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Off-the-Coast, SC
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 25-02 23 March – 02 April Off-the-Coast, SC The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/CSG4_25-02_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.
VIP Movement Notification – Thurmont, MD
21-23 MAR, 2025 Thurmont, MD 5 NMR – 4,999FT 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
HNL TAXIWAY C Restrictions through April 16, 2025
HNL TAXIWAY(TWY) C RESTRICTIONS DURING SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION PHASES 6A & 6B TWY C Aircraft Wingspan Restrictions, 16 March – 16 April, 2025; TWY C between TWY F and TWY RT is restricted to a 52’ wingspan; aircraft with wingspans exceeding 52’ must use alternate routes. TWY RT Closure: March 15, 2025 – March 28, 2025: TWY RT will be closed between TWY C and TWY R with no access to TWY RT in this segment during the closure period. TWY C Shoulder Work (Between TWY RT and F), March 15, 2025 - April 16, 2025: Shoulder rehabilitation work will be done on TWY C, extending through TWY F.
USHST Monthly Safety Report for March 2025
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety Report March 2025 USHST Vision : A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents Days since last Fatal helicopter accident: 7 Days : 21 Hours : 7 Minutes : 56 Seconds US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics - The USHST began tracking its new goals for the CY2025-2029 (5 year) timeframe. The goals are by 14 CFR Operating Part, tracking the 5 year average fatal accident rates per 100K hours. 14 CFR Part Baseline, CY2018-2022 (per 100K hours) Goal, CY2025-2029 (per 100K hours) Progress, CY2021-2025 (per 100K
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT JOHNSON LOUISIANA
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT JOHNSON LOUISIANA (FTJNLA) 25-21 20 March – 03 April Fort Johnson, LA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/FTJNLA_25-21_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.