Controller Broadcast AIRMETs for IFR And Mountain Obscuration, Turbulence And Freezing Levels

On March 3, 2020, about 1634 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N43368, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bishop, Georgia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot filed an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan and was in contact with air traffic control (ATC) shortly after departure from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Columbia, South Carolina, at 1529. A review of the ATC communications and radar data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the airplane was on a westerly track from C

'A Reminder Of The Responsibilities That CFIs Have When It Comes To Flight Training Providers'

The TSA, along with the FAA, has transmitted a 'reminder' message to Certificated Flight Instructors about they consider to be their responsibility in regards to flight training providers. Even if you're not a CFI, it makes for interesting reading... On September 20, 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued 49 C.F.R part 1552, Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals; Security Awareness Training for Flight School Employees. This regulation requires aliens seeking flight training to submit specific information to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order for DHS to determine whether or not the individu