Pilot Records Database (PRD)
Review Your FAA Airman Records; Grant Consent to Hiring Aviation Employers The Pilot Records Database (PRD) has been available as a beta since January 2017. PRD allows certain aviation employers such as those operating under FAR Parts 121 and 135 to review an aiman's FAA records online after an airman has granted consent via PRD. This review of an airman's records normally occurs during the hiring process as required by the Pilot Record Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA). As part of the PRD beta release, airman who are applying for employment with an aviation employer may be asked to provide consent
To All Pilot flying in the area of the Los Altos Rod Gun Club
To all Pilots flying in the area of the Los Altos Rod and Gun Club: The Los Altos Rod and Gun Club is located in Los Gatos, Ca. in the Santa Cruz Mountains (see location below) at an elevation of approximately 2800 MSL. Be aware of the hazards a live firing range presents to aircraft. Flight within 500 feet of the club presents potential small arms hazards to the aircraft flying over the gun club. Due to low over flights of the gun club recently, the FAA is monitoring flights in the area. Please choose a course and altitude which
Pilot Deviations – Santa Monica Airport
KSMO Runway Safety and Operational Update There continues to be a significant number of surface pilot deviations at KSMO since the runway length has been shortened. Pilots must use only marked exits when entering or exiting the runway at KSMO. Operations on closed taxiway/runway surface are prohibited. Please note, and avoid, the following situations, which could lead to the filing of a Pilot Deviation: Pilots are still exiting the runway anywhere along the runway between runway lights, which is NOT authorized. Pilots sometimes taxi beyond the runway end after landing, onto the yellow chevron-marked surface. Taxing on the surface beyond the
Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)
So, what is a PIREP anyway, I mean really? A pilot report or PIREP is a pilot’s report of actual weather conditions encountered while airborne. Typically, pilots file a report to ATC or Flight Service when the weather conditions are not the same as the forecast, or when the conditions are actually worse than the forecast. Low visibility, turbulence, icing, and thunderstorms are good examples of actual weather conditions that may not be in the forecast but may be conditions a pilot experiences during flight. What pilots don’t often realize is that a PIREP should also be filed when the
Calling All Female Pilots and AMTs – The Master Pilot and Master Mechanic Awards Program Wants You! (Corrected Notice)
The FAA Safety Team is encouraging all female pilots and AMTs who have at least 50 years experience to apply for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. We will be honoring these amazing women at ceremonies during Sun 'n Fun April 2020 and EAA AirVenture July 2020. Space is limited so apply early for either event. Please click on the following link or copy and past into your browser for more information. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2019/Nov/MPA_MMA_FB_Twitter_Posting_Edit.pdf
Prevention of Lake Hood Water-Lane Incursions & Pilot Deviations
Subject: Prevention of Lake Hood Water-Lane Incursions & Pilot Deviations There has been an increase in Pilot Deviations at Lake Hood when aircraft operating on the surface of the water crossed active sea-lanes without an air traffic control (ATC) clearance. Crossing an active sea- lane without an ATC clearance is a Runway Incursion defined as any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft. In an effort to maintain a safe environment for all Water-Lane users the Anchorage Tower