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December 11, 2014

Airborne 12.10.14: FAA Boosts Sim Use, Cropduster Shooting, AMA Expo

Also: Unmanned K-MAX, Wallops Repair Bill, Xavion Update, New Bristell Distributor, Rocket-Powered Port-A-Potty (Really!)

The FAA has adopted a direct final rule amending the regulations governing the use of flight simulators to increase the use of these devices for instrument training requirements. In developing this direct final rule, the FAA notes that Aviation Training Devices, known as ATD’s, have advanced to an impressive level of capability. Many ATDs can simulate numerous scenarios including various weather conditions and aircraft system failures. Cropdusting has always required a high level of ri

“The FAA’s first priority is the safety of our nation’s aviation system. Today’s exemptions are a step toward integrating UAS operations safely.” Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

Radiation fog in the Central Valley of California. It forms during night and morning hours in late fall and winter months following the first significant rainfall. A leading cause of weather related casualties in California.