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AC Contains The Safety Requirements That Recreational Users Are To Follow
AMA has reported that it recently met with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the White House that assists the President in meeting policy, budget, management, and regulatory objectives, to discuss the importance of Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C and its release. Although it was expected to be released sometime in late 2020, the AC has been delayed at the OMB because of President Biden’s regulatory freeze. The AC contains the safety requirements that recreational users are to follow, details a process for community-based organization (CBO) recognition, information regarding the knowledge and safety test, and operating requirements for night flyi
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The Engine Sputtered Once Followed By A Complete Loss Of Power
On April 11, 2021, about 1638 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182H, N2030X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Blakely Island, Washington. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that shortly after departing from runway 1 at Blakley Island Airport, he made a right turn and paralleled the eastern shoreline of the island.
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