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Congratulations to the aviation RAISE award winners who were announced today!
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Supporting the future of aviation requires us to invest in young Americans—the next generation of pilots, engineers, mechanics, and air traffic controllers. And we need those young Americans to invest their energy in a STEM education—that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and...
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Two FAA Employees share the dream of building their own planes
October 2012 – Tom, an FAA surface project manager, transformed his Maryland townhouse basement three years ago into a workshop stocked with thousands of aluminum pieces, bolts, and rivets. ...
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There’s good news for airline passengers who need to use medical oxygen. We've approved seven additional portable oxygen concentrator models for use aboard airplanes, bringing the total number of approved units to 21. Get the full list here.
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On this day in 1929: The Aeronautics Branch inaugurated position-reporting service for planes flying the federal airways.
United States government role in civil aviation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Governments have played an important part in shaping air transportation. This role began as early as 1783, when the king of France summoned the Montgolfier brothers to demonstrate their balloon.
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RT @RayLaHood #Aviation RAISE award winners reach for the stars http://t.co/pnjlLHZx #AvGeeks
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Pilots: New TFRs -- Oct. 18: New York City and Oct 19: Manchester, NH. and Tampa, FL. Please check NOTAMs. http://bit..ly/FAA_TFR
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Pilots: TFRs TODAY (Oct. 17) in Reno & Las Vegas, NV and Denver & Greeley, CO. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Good news! FAA Approves Seven More Oxygen Concentrator Models http://t.co/ES7TRzC8
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Pilots: Short Notice! TFRs today, Oct. 16 in Charleston, SC; Penn Valley, PA and Hempstead, NY. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: New TFRs in New York, NY and Manchester, NH on October 18. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: New TFRs in Hempstead, NY on Oct. 16; Cedar Rapids, IA on Oct. 17 and Columbus / Athens, OH on Oct. 17. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: TFRs in Wilmington, DE on Oct. 13 and 15. New York, NY on Oct. 13. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: There will be TFRs in La Crosse, WI on Oct. 12 and Newport News, VA on Oct. 13 - 16. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: There will be TFRs in Newburgh, NY and Kent, CT on Oct. 13. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/0QNoPGvz
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Pilots: There will be a TFR in Lexington, KY on Oct. 11. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/LWP5uVND
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Pilots: New TFRs In San Francisco, CA Oct 8-9; Wilmington DE Oct. 9-10; Miami, FL Oct. 11. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: TFRs in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 7-8 and Columbus, OH on Oct. 9. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/sULX5SV7
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Pilots: New TFR for Fairfax/Dulles, VA on Oct. 5. Please check NOTAMs. http://t.co/cETr9eEv
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MedXpress: It's Easy
Video promoting use of the MedXPress application for pilot medical certification process. MedXpress replaces FAA paper form 8500-8. Effective 10-1-12.
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New York North Shore Helicopter Route Training
This training will help you identify and understand the procedures associated with new airspace rules in effect for certain helicopters operating along the North Shore of Long Island in New York. This training will also provide additional information related to the route in order to ensure pilots are knowledgeable of the rule requirements, recommendations to fly the route safely, and what deviation allowances may be available to you.
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JetBlue NextGen GPS Arrival
JetBlue begins flying NextGen routes into John F. Kennedy International Airport. Watch the animation of this precision approach. Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/NextGen
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Installing a CARES Child Safety Device on an Airplane
Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/ The CARES Child Safety Device is the only FAA-approved harness-type restraint for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds. This type of device provides an alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved only for use on aircraft. The CARES Child Safety Device is not approved for use in motor vehicles. Learn more about CARES. If you're using a CARES child safety device, make sure it has "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only" on it.
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Installing a child restraint system (CRS) on an Airplane
Learn more at: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/ A CRS is a hard-backed child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft. FAA controls the approval of some but not all CRSs. Additional information is available on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Not all car seats are approved for use in airplanes. Make sure your CRS is government approved and has "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" printed on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check the CRS as baggage.