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All News

January 13, 2005

TSA Publishes On-line Class for CFIs

The Deadline For FSAA Is Fast Approaching

By ANN Correspondent John Ballantyne As of next Tuesday, all US flight instructors must complete Transportation Security Administration Security Awareness training (FSAA). There are three options: individual flight schools may develop an in-house training program (per 49 CFR 1552), CFIs can take a course offered by AOPA or take the (free) on-line program produced by TSA. [Guess which choice most will take?]

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NAFI Working To Get The Word Out On New CFI Security Rules

Modifications Apply To Both Flight Instructors And Flight Schools

The National Association of Flight Instructors is working hard now to get the word out about details of the modifications just released by the TSA. The details are aimed at easing and clarifying required record-keeping training both US and non-US citizens. The new details clarify the TSA requirements announced last September, which placed new burdens on instructors and schools.

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Opposition Mounts In Attempt To Close Georgia Airport

FAA, State DOT And Pilots Fight To Keep Pine Mountain Open

The fight against a developer's efforts to close Georgia's Pine Mountain Airport is gathering momentum. Now, the FAA and the Georgia Department of Transportation have joined the AOPA in trying to keep the GA airport open.

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DOT's Mineta Announces New Laser Warning and Reporting System for Pilots

Measures to Safeguard Pilots and Passengers

Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta Wednesday announced new measures designed to alert and better prepare pilots to handle incidents of lasers being shined at their aircraft and to speed notification about such crimes to law enforcement investigators. The measures are designed to respond to a recent increase in the number of reported laser incidents.

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Super Bowl TFR Shuts Out GA

But If You Own A Boat, You Can Get Close... Go Figure

This year's Super Bowl will be subject to unprecedented security measures — matching those afforded President Bush when he travels. The Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, will be surrounded by a 10-nm no-fly zone and a de facto air defense identification zone (ADIZ) from 10 to 30 nm in which pilots must be on an active flight plan and "squawk and talk" with air traffic control. The FAA is expected to issue the notam establishing the Super Bowl TFR this week.

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PAMA Offers Professional Development Workshop

Aviation Maintenance Management Class Offered At Annual Symposium

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association announced that it will once again offer "Aviation Maintenance Management," one of its popular Professional Development Workshops, which are offered each year at PAMA's Annual Maintenance Symposium.

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Aircraft Spruce: Aeromag Assembly Vastly Improves Oil Filtration

Boosted Efficiency Could Extend Engine Life

Oil filters are designed to remove steel particles from circulation in aircraft engines to prevent scarring, scouring or other forms of damage to cylinders. While they certainly make a difference, the efficiency of the filters leaves a lot to be desired. AeroMag says it's come up with an oil filter enhancement that installs quickly and can make a huge difference in removing steel particles.

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Alaska TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM:  5/0280  Issued:  01/12/2005 08:10  Effective:  Immediately - Until Further Notice  State:  AK  Facility:  ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  MOUNT VENIAMINOF VOLCANO AK. 

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