FAAST Blast —Funding for Future Pilots & Mechanics, How to Avoid Med Certificate Delay from Name Error, How to Talk Like a Pilot
FAAST Blast — Week of January 06 - 12, 2025 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Offers Fresh Funding to Inspire Future Pilots & Maintenance Technicians The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants (www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/pilots) fund programs that educate students to become aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants (www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/technical) fund programs that prepare people to be aviation maintenance technicians. Representatives of eligible organizations can submit applications
FAAST Blast —12 Days of Drones, Issuing Medical Certificates After a Head Injury, ADS-B 101
FAAST Blast — Week of December 9 - 15, 2024 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update 12 Days of Drones The FAA is relaunching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the rules, regulations, and best practices for operating drones so that those given as holiday gifts can be enjoyed safely. This December, the agency is sharing important drone safety information and resources that will help future pilots – including those flying for fun – stay up to date with the latest rules. The FAA will post all of the campaign’s safety messages on
FAAST Blast
FAAST Blast — Week of Aug 11 – 18, 2014 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update Comment Period for Airman Certification Standards Open until Aug. 25 In 2011, the FAA established an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) composed of industry experts to provide recommendations on improving the FAA’s airman testing and training materials. As a result, the ARC chose to adopt an “Airman Certification Standards” (ACS) approach that would define not only the performance metrics for knowledge and skill, but also the required content for guidance materials such as the FAA-H-series handbooks and for relevant knowledge test questions. An
FAAST Blast —GA Awards Nominations, Overreliance on Automation, Is That My Runway?
FAAST Blast — Week of November 25 – Dec 01, 2024 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update GA Awards Nomination Period Closes Dec 13 Established in 1962, the General Aviation Awards program recognizes aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety. These awards highlight the vital leadership roles these individuals play in promoting safety, education, and professionalism throughout the aviation industry. Nominations for this year’s Flight Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technician, and FAASTeam Representative of the Year are being accepted until Dec. 13, 2024. Honor an outstanding aviator by submitting