FLIGHT ADVISORY – TFR ALERT – Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes – Washington, D.C.
FLIGHT ADVISORY – National Special Security Event Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes Washington, D.C. January 6, 2025 Expect increased security restrictions for the DC SFRA and DC FRZ airspace by NOTAM no later than January 1, 2025 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2024/Dec/CCEV_Flight_Advisory_Final.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.
Meet the Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
The FAA is beginning to plan its transition to the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) framework for certification of pilots, starting with the Private Pilot Airplane, Commercial Pilot Airplane, and Instrument Rating Airplane in the next 12 months. Background: Since September 2011, the FAA has been working closely with a diverse group of aviation community stakeholders convened to help the agency improve the testing/training standards, guidance and test development/test management components of the airman certification process. Participants have developed the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) framework as a way to improve airman training and testing. The ACS provides an integrated