Fly Safe: In-flight Weather Resources
In-flight Weather Resources The 21st Century has brought an unprecedented wealth of information to general aviation cockpits. Near real-time graphical and textual weather products contribute greatly to pilot situational awareness and decision-making. However, pilots must understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment and the information it provides. Explore how general aviation pilots can use available weather information sources to make well-informed weather decisions below. Read More on Wx Resources #FlySafe Printable Fact Sheet Archive #FlySafe Topic Archive on Blog Bonus Resource: Runway Safety at Your Airport Make the FAA’s From the Flight Deck videos, pilot handbooks and arrival alert
DuPage Airport Authority Tower and Illinois Aviation Academy Letter of Agreement
"On 8/25/2024 two Letters of Agreement (LOA) went into effect between DPA Tower and Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA). The two LOAs will have limited impact on the operation for aircraft not participating, however here are some of the key points so that those not involved know what procedures are being followed. At this time the actual documents will not be made public. The first LOA created 6 colored taxi routes and will be used on frequency as follows: “Taxi via the Red Route, Cross runway 10” “Runway 20L, taxi via the Brown route, Cross Runway 33 Hold Short Runway 28”
Power Lever Failure and Cracking on Cirrus SR20/SR22/SR22T
The FAA is investigating a report of a power lever failure on a Cirrus SR20 airplane. While advancing to full throttle in preparation for takeoff, the power lever sheared and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The fleet operator inspected additional aircraft and found cracks in numerous levers through visual and dye penetrant inspections. The aircraft hours on the fleet ranged from 2900 to 3900 hours. The aircraft are utilized in a training environment and contained an average of 12,000 to 15,000 landings. FAA’s Operational Safety Branch recently issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) to highlight this concern and the ongoing
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rail Ridge Fire in Oregon
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rail Ridge Fire in Oregon BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rail Ridge Fire burning in Grant, Crook and Wheeler counties, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 6:48 p.m. PT. He determined that the Rail Ridge Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the twelfth FMAG declared in 2024 to help
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Copperfield Fire in Oregon
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Copperfield Fire in Oregon BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Copperfield Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 11:58 p.m. PT. He determined that the Copperfield Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the eleventh FMAG declared in 2024 to help fight Oregon wildfires. At the time
FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises
FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises WASHINGTON – Today, FEMA announced it will support 43 preparedness exercises across 38 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments through the National Exercise Program. Exercises play a vital role in building capacity in emergency preparedness and this support is provided at no-cost to the communities. Exercise experts from FEMA will work closely with each selected jurisdiction to design, conduct and evaluate their approved exercises. Each year, FEMA accepts requests for exercise support from state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions. A well-designed exercise provides a low-risk environment to familiarize personnel with
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources
FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $4.9 Million to communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance the safety of the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Awards went to communities across the region to address a variety of different needs including: City of Ketchikan, Alaska – 18 portable radios to enhance communication capabilities between neighboring Alaskan first responders. Gem County Fire District, Idaho - 48 sets of wildland personal protective equipment that will
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 3:25AM MDT until June 22 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM until 10 PM Sunday across the central and southern mountains... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Monday afternoon and evening across the central and southwest mountains... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will
Fire Weather Watch issued June 22 at 3:25AM MDT until June 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM until 10 PM Sunday across the central and southern mountains... ...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Monday afternoon and evening across the central and southwest mountains... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 3:19AM MDT until June 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.